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1. APRA AMCOS Responds To NSW Government's Stance On Greater Protection For Artists Amid Rise Of AI

   Dean Ormston said the industry body has “long held concerns” about the lack of transparency of generative AI platforms.

2. Watch Celine Dion’s Epic Olympic Comeback

   Celine Dion’s return to the stage was emotional, with the singer nearly bursting into tears during her performance.

3. Sonos Apologises For New App’s 'Significant Problems'

   “We know we have work to do to earn back your trust and are working hard to do just that,” Sonos CEO Patrick Spence wrote in an open letter to customers.

4. Watch Gojira Perform At The Olympics Opening Ceremony

   Gojira delivered a heavy, breakdown-laden performance, making history as the first metal band to perform at the Olympics.

5. Spilt Milk Will Not Go Ahead In 2024

   Another one bites the dust in what is live music's annus horribilis.

6. How '90s Supergroup 2 Unlimited Were Torn Apart

   Ray Slijngaard describes how the band was forced into faking playing instruments on TV despite having no musical training, the band’s implosion, and his falling out with Anita.

7. Looks Like A Y.O.G.A. & Jimmy Barnes Collab Is On The Way

   Jimmy Barnes has offered Peking Duk's Reuben Styles' side project Y.O.G.A., "You dream it, and I'll scream it."

8. New Industry Showcase Series For Emerging First Nations Musicians Announced

   ‘Hatched’ will hit Sydney in early August.

9. Jamahl Yami Wins Unearthed Competition To Perform At 2024 NIMAs

   The rapper will perform alongside Jess Mauboy, Dan Sultan, and 3% at the 20th anniversary event.

10. New Music Series 'Rock The Rat' Launches Next Week

    The important event, which stars Elly-May Barnes, Tim Rogers, and Ella Hooper, highlights the inclusion of musicians with disabilities.

11. How TikTok Helped 40-Year-Old 'Smalltown Boy' Trump This Year’s LGBTQ+ Anthems

    The appeal of 'Smalltown Boy' has continued, heard on Netflix’s 'Baby Reindeer' and the Kristen Stewart-led lesbian thriller 'Love Lies Bleeding'.

12. The Last Dinner Party Call On Blondie For 'Like A Version'

    Australian-born bassist Georgia Davies revealed that she and singer Abigail Morris used to cover the Blondie classic as their go-to karaoke song.

13. Charli XCX Boiler Room Parties Going Down In Sydney & Melbourne Tonight

    Ready for Brat summer? The viewing party events will operate on a “first in, free drink on arrival” basis.

14. LUUDE Starts His Own Label

    LUUDE’s imprint No Instruction comes in partnership with his management agency Cloak, with distribution from Virgin Music.

15. Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers: 'The Music Scene Doesn’t Make It Possible' To Make A Living

    Despite being a successful band, members of Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers said they “don’t make a sustainable income” from music.