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1. Swift Domination: Tay Tay Continues To Torture Aussie Artists On The ARIA Charts

   Taylor Swift has dominated the ARIA Top 10 Singles Chart and owns over one-third of this week's Top 100 Singles Chart, making new records.

2. Nick Cave @ Plenary Theatre, Melbourne

   Seated behind the piano for much of the set, Cave’s typical manic theatrics had all but vanished, leaving ample room to build ambience and vulnerability.

3. Smashing Pumpkins Unveil New Guitarist After Public Callout Received 10,000 Submissions

   "I am so grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to share the stage with The legendary Smashing Pumpkins!"

4. Parkway Drive Add Extra Shows To 20th Anniversary Australian Tour

   After shows sold out within an hour, Brisbane and Melbourne have received new concerts, while Perth fans have been advised to "stay tuned" for more information.

5. Eminem Announces New Album 'The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)'

   2024 marks the 25th anniversary of 'The Slim Shady LP', a fitting time to revisit the alter ego.

6. The Secret History Of 3D World Magazine

   "The voice of underground movements": To celebrate The Music's street press archive launch, music journalist Cyclone Wehner explores the history of 3D World Magazine.

7. Is This Music’s Greatest Love Story?

   Fiona Lee Maynard and James Lomas have been making music together for more than 30 years. Then Fiona saved James’ life – literally.

8. Regurgitator On Their Energetic Tenth Album 'Invader': 'We’ve Never Been About The Money'

   Thirty years after their first gig, Regurgitator deliver one of the most powerful statements of their career with their new album, 'Invader'. Quan Yeomans explains what went right.

9. AAM Legacy Award Winner Jodie Regan On The State Of The Music Industry: 'We Still Haven't Recovered'

   "I’ve never experienced so much stress and real concern for the future from the artists around me. I feel like so many are almost on the verge of giving up."

10. Amy Shark Announces Third Studio Album 'Sunday Sadness'

    The album marks three years since Shark’s last work.

11. Australia Ranks 3rd Largest Market In The World For Electronic Dance Music

    Australia is a standout because it has ten times more electronic music listeners than its entire population.

12. Pet Shop Boys Hint At 2025 Australian Tour

    "We're planning to do a tour in Australia... we are in discussions about coming back to Australia next year."

13. SPEED Announce Long Awaited Debut Album 'ONLY ONE MODE'

    'ONLY ONE MODE' follows SPEED's debut EP, 'Gang Called Speed', released in 2022.

14. 'We Leave Our Egos At The Door': How Nothing But Thieves Harnessed The Light On 'Dead Club City'

    Nothing But Thieves singer Conor Mason revisits ‘Dead Club City’ ahead of the band’s Australian tour and explains the plus side of coming up within playlist culture.

15. UK Govt Rejects Findings Of Music Industry Misogyny Report

    Months after the Misogyny In Music report was shared, the government rejected any recommended actions.