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1. 'We Were Inspired To Get Loud': Silversun Pickups On 'Tenterhooks' & Their Long-Awaited Return To Australia

   Silversun Pickups' Brian Aubert catches up with The Music and digs into their latest album, 'Tenterhooks,' ponders their longevity, and shares advice for emerging bands as the band readies for their first Australian tour in 14 years.

2. Kylie Minogue Documentary Series Confirmed At Netflix

   Netflix will explore how Kylie has “defied the odds” and enjoyed a five-decade career in entertainment in an intimate, three-part documentary series.

3. Ball Park Music, Jem Cassar-Daley & More Take Home Prestigious 2026 Queensland Music Awards

   Other winners included FISHER, Mallrat, and Hollow Coves, with 4ZZZ taking home the Lifetime Achievement Award.

4. Respected Musician And Broadcaster James Valentine Passes Away, Aged 64

   "James passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family, who adored him," Valentine's family said in a statement.

5. Chart File: Peach PRC’s 'Porcelain' Becomes 36th Aussie Debut Album To Top ARIA Chart

   As Peach PRC reflects on some time spent atop the Aussie chart, let's all reflect on the other Aussie who who hit the top spot with their debut efforts.

6. Aussie Artists Score Post-Coachella Boost To Streaming Numbers

   Was it Bieberchella or Ninachella? Sydney DJ and producer Ninajirachi was one of the biggest names across Coachella's two weekends.

7. Selve Detail 2026 Australian Tour Dates, 'Breaking Outta Heaven' EP

   SELVE will celebrate the release of their 'Breaking Outta Heaven' EP with a run of headline shows this winter.

8. Spiderbait Expand 'Ivy & The Big Apples' 30th Anniversary Australian Tour

   Since the tour was announced last week, Spiderbait's shows have been met with phenomenal demand.

9. US Photographer's Court Case Against Amy Taylor Goes To Judicial Ruling Following Settlement Rejection

   “I am prepared to proceed and seek clarity from the Court," said photographer Jamie Nelson.

10. Matt Corby Adds Second & Final Melbourne Date To 2026 Australian Tour

    Matt Corby's upcoming 'Tragic Magic' tour has been met with incredible demand.

11. Eye-Watering Coachella Merch Sales Revealed

    Justin Bieber smashed the record for the amount of merchandise an artist has sold at Coachella.

12. Will New Order Reunite At The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction? Only If There's A Truce

    Peter Hook said that if there was an attempt to “reach out and try and form some kind of relationship,” he might reconsider his position towards appearing with his bandmates at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

13. Ollie Wards, Former TikTok Music Head, Joins ARN As Video & Social Director

    “I'm excited to be steering ARN/iHeartMedia to big goals as an entertainment company and a top online content house," said Wards.

14. Streaming Platforms Give Us Access To New Music, So Why Are Fewer People Listening To It?

    From an Australian perspective, the challenges for new music have created concern about pathways for emerging artists, and the music industry’s commitment to developing them.

15. mgk Drops Collab With Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst 'FIX UR FACE'

    mgk premiered his collab with Fred Durst while on tour in Australia earlier this month.