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  1. “This centenary isn’t just about looking back – it’s about celebrating the enduring value of songwriting to our culture, identity and our two nations.”
  2. Karnivool will perform short acoustic sets of new and classic songs at the launch events, plus meet with fans, sign records, and more.
  3. This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.
  4. Cut Copy are touring in support of their latest album, 'Moments.'
  5. Regurgitator’s New Zealand dates follow a lengthy, three-month Australian tour.
  6. Hellbound II is set to feature a “huge metal line-up” and take place in January 2027.
  7. “I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state,” Ye wrote in a full-page ad for The Wall Street Journal.
  8. "My music will never be available on Amazon, as long as it is owned by Bezos," Young wrote in a series of passionate new blog posts.
  9. Adelaide community radio station discusses their Top 93+7 Countdown – and why radio beats streaming platforms any day.
  10. The newly announced acts join inaugural Mighty Hoopla Sydney headliner Kesha and many other beloved pop artists.
  11. "We’ll be back here sooner than you think," Dave Grohl teased after the band's one-off Tasmanian show.
  12. "Rob was a ferocious talent, and we’re so proud of the impact of his songwriting, music and advocacy," Rob Hirst's family commented in a statement.
  13. The Foo Fighters returned to Australian shores overnight, delivering a special one-off show to their Tasmanian fans.
  14. After a close race to the finish, England's Olivia Dean has emerged victorious in triple j's Hottest 100 for 2025, with 'Man I Need' beating out Keli Holiday's 'Dancing2' to nab the top spot.
  15. While sharing unfortunate news with fans, Terminal Sleep hinted at new music and more live shows on the horizon.