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1. Cordrazine To Call It A Day Again Following First New Music In 15 Years

   "We are looking forward to playing for you, one last time," said Cordrazine's Hamish Cowan.

2. John Collins And The Impact Of The Triffid's Album Of The Year: 'Queensland Keeps Punching Above Its Weight'

   The Music caught up with John “JC” Collins to reflect on The Triffid Album of the Year’s impact on local artists ahead of this week's event.

3. Spin Doctors Announce 35th Anniversary 'Pocket Full Of Kryptonite' 2026 Australian Tour

   The 11-date run marks the first time that Spin Doctors have performed in Australia since 1993.

4. Make Them Suffer End Set Early After Vocalist & Keyboardist Started To 'Black Out' On Stage

   Co-vocalist and keyboardist Alex Reade left the stage after she started to "black out" due to illness.

5. Research Reveals How Aussies Discover New Music

   81% of participants surveyed noted that it’s easy to discover Australian artists on streaming services, a figure that’s even higher among Gen Z and millennial listeners.

6. Live Nation Launches 'Next On' Initiative To Support Local Acts

   Local artists will have the chance to set their ticket prices, keep every cent of their ticket and merchandise revenue as part of the initiative.

7. The Aussie Band That Knocked Off The Stones – And Pissed Off The Beatles

   The song topped the UK charts 60 years ago this week, and was later covered by Nick Cave.

8. ‘A Nice Full Circle Experience’: SWIM’s ‘Dear Friend’ Captures An Artist Not Content With Slowing Down

   As SWIM caps off a year living in London, the quiet achiever reflects on the release of his latest album, the stunning 'Dear Friend.'

9. Anthrax Confirm 2026 Australian Tour

   Anthrax were last in Australia for Download Festival in March 2019.

10. How Was Slipknot's Music Valued At $120M? We Look At Number Crunching Behind Music Catalogues

    Slipknot struck an admirable catalogue deal last week, but some wondered how a name of their ilk could be worth so much. Let's crunch the numbers.

11. Ninajirachi Plots 2026 Australian Tour

    Ninajirachi will embark on her largest Australian tour to date in July 2026.

12. Moving Pictures Bassist Ian Lees Suddenly Passes Away

    Ian Lees passed away on Sunday after suffering a heart attack.

13. Good Things Festival Shares Maps, Reveals Secret Acts

    Three local up-and-comers join the excitement in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

14. The Black Crowes Expand 2026 Australian Tour, Name Support Act

    The Black Crowes have added special guests The Southern River Band to their Australian tour dates.

15. Spilt Milk Unveils Set Times, Adds Extra Acts To Line-up

    Genesis Owusu and Lotte Gallagher have joined this year's Spilt Milk line-up.