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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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News: Of Monsters and Men Announce Australian Return With The Mouse Parade Tour

Of Monsters and Men will return to Australia in May 2026 for The Mouse Parade Tour, marking their first visit in over six years. The run supports their new full-length project All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, with Australian artist Gordi joining all dates.

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News: Moby Announces 28-Date European Tour as ‘Future Quiet’ Lands

Moby has released his 23rd studio album Future Quiet and announced a 28-date European tour for summer 2026, including sold-out UK and Ireland shows in Brighton, London and Dublin. Balancing piano minimalism with immersive ambience, the record marks a reflective new chapter for one of electronic music’s most enduring figures.

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Track: ‘STAMPEDE’ Sees Genesis Owusu Turn Frustration Into Collective Fire

Genesis Owusu has released ‘STAMPEDE’, a synth-punk rallying cry filmed in Accra and rooted in the power of community. Expanding on the urgency of ‘PIRATE RADIO’ and ‘DEATH CULT ZOMBIE’, the Ghanaian-Australian artist channels global frustration into collective action — turning rhythm into resistance.

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Live Gallery: Morcheeba Mark 30 Years of Trip-Hop Elegance at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre 19.02.2026

At Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, Morcheeba celebrated 30 years of genre-blurring music. Supported by James Lavelle’s one-off UNKLE SOUNDS show, the night felt less like nostalgia and more like a reminder of how quietly influential trip-hop remains.

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