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1. Power Pick 27/04/26: The Kid LAROI - 'PIECES'

   This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

2. Why Apple Music Doesn't Show Streaming Numbers

   Apple Music’s Vice President Oliver Schusser has labelled the concept of streaming numbers "boring and not interesting."

3. 'Michael' Achieves Biggest Opening Ever For A Music Biopic

   Globally, 'Michael' has been projected to gross upward of $214 million.

4. Strung Out Announce 'Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues' 30th Anniversary Australian Tour

   Australian fans will witness Strung Out highlight their seminal second album and draw on fan favourites from their catalogue this September.

5. Madonna Reveals Grindr Exclusive Edition Of 'Confessions II'

   “Grindr is one of the few brand partners hand-selected by the OG Mother to officially partner on the release of Confessions II,” a statement from the app reads.

6. Live Review: The Beths, Womb @ Forum Melbourne

   What is heartening about tonight’s show is how many of The Beths’ newer songs, like Metal and the ensuing Til My Heart Stops, get the biggest responses of the night.

7. Queens Of The Stone Age Reunite With Nick Oliveri For The First Time Since 2014

   During his time on stage, Oliveri performed the Rated R song, 'Auto Pilot.'

8. Cash Me If You Can: When Musicians Face Taxing Times

   While musicians are often seen as rich and famous individuals, that's not to say they're exempt from running into taxation issues.

9. Ian Moss & Troy Cassar-Daley Team Up For 2026 'Together Alone' Tour

   “Getting back on the road with my good mate Ian Moss, armed with our acoustic guitars, is going to be a whole lot of fun,” Cassar-Daley said.

10. King Gizzard Had A Rare Year Off Between Records, So Drummer Michael Cavanagh Made An Album Anyway

    Michael Cavanagh, drummer of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, talks us through his tropical-themed, spiritual jazz, solo "jam" record.

11. Tones And I Reportedly Sued By Australian Tax Office For $400k

    "BAS provisions and administrative penalties" reportedly make up the figure that the ATO is reportedly chasing Tones And I for.

12. SPEED Joined By 'Gang Of Flutes' At London Show

    "Hardcore, but make it orchestral for a sec."

13. 'We Couldn't Have Been Farther Away From Each Other': Fan Girl Go The Distance For Their '8HRS' EP

    As Melbourne's Fan Girl release their latest EP, they talk about a decade of making music, and time spent crossing borders to craft some of their best work yet.

14. NSW Creatives Launch New Record Label, 'Dashville Community Records'

    Dashville, the creative team behind festivals The Gum Ball, Dashville Skyline, and Thrashville, has launched a record label.

15. Sydney Venue To Host WINGS Independent Fashion Festival

    WINGS’ program marks Sydney's Metro Theatre's first-ever fashion-led programme.