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1. GYRO Group’s Matt Rogers Debunks The Common Advice Given To Independent Artists

   GYRO Group's Matt Rogers spoke at the VMDO's Music Data & Insights Summit, using data to unpack some of the most common advice given to independent musicians.

2. 'This Feels Like The Right Moment To Say Goodbye': Aqua Announce Disbandment

   “After many incredible years, we have decided to close the chapter of AQUA as a live band,” the group shared.

3. Brisbane Nightclub Fridays Riverside To Close Its Doors This Month

   “After more than 40 years on the Brisbane riverfront, Fridays Riverside is saying goodbye,” a post from the venue reads.

4. 3.27 Million Australians Tuned In To Watch 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

   The 2026 figures marked a significant increase over last year’s, with Total TV Reach up 45.2%.

5. Members Of Sheppard, Sneaky Sound System's Connie Mitchell & Others Receive Billions Award From APRA AMCOS

   "We’re incredibly proud to have been able to support these eight members throughout their careers," said Dean Ormston, CEO of APRA AMCOS.

6. Amyl And The Sniffers' Gus Romer To Take Temporary Break From Touring

   Romer assured fans that he's "alright and nothing to worry about."

7. New Shows Added To Jack Johnson's 2026 Australian Tour

   The line-up of Jack Johnson, with special guests Ben Harper and John Butler, is proving irresistible to Australian music fans.

8. TSIM (Not TISM) Announce 2026 No Mistakes Tour

   The band's first national tour in 30 years, TSIM's No Mistakes tour is a nightmare for both SEO and editors around the country.

9. Why Indie Sleaze Feels Nostalgic – Even For People Who Never Lived It

   'Indie sleaze' might be chronologically confined to the early 2000s, but the aesthetic and culture never went away, and is in fact making a big comeback.

10. Peter Archer, Founding Member Of Crow, Passes Away

    "Peter, we will carry the torch of your unique legacy, always," Archer's bandmates wrote in a touching tribute.

11. MKTO Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    After performing sold-out shows in Sydney and Melbourne last year, MKTO return for a full-blown national tour in September.

12. National Indigenous Music Awards Return For 2026

    Nominations are now open across the NIMAs’ six categories ahead of the award ceremony this August.

13. New Study Finds Community Radio Contributes More Than $153m To National Music Economy

    "Community radio is doing the heavy lifting in Australian music discovery and development," says Monash University Associate Professor Shane Homan.

14. Power Pick 18/05/26: Genesis Owusu - 'BIG DOG'

    This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

15. Infidelity, Cricket & Courtney Love… Howzat!: 50 Years Of Sherbet's Enduring Anthem

    50 years ago this week, Sherbet’s biggest hit cracked the Top 40.