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1. UNIFIED Music Group Expands Into New Zealand With Hire Of Matt Harvey

   Harvey's powerhouse roster, which includes electronic stars Shapeshifter and former Shihad frontman Jon Toogood, will be integrated into the UNIFIED ecosystem.

2. 'Artists Must Be At The Centre': Music Industry Responds To Victorian Budget

   Following a disappointing year, the Victorian music community was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the state Budget this week.

3. Former Arch Enemy Vocalist Alissa White-Gluz Joins Dragonforce

   "Having Alissa in the room changes everything. She doesn't just sing, she makes all aspects of our music better," said DragonForce bandleader and guitarist Herman Li.

4. Live Review: Alan Menken @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne

   Living legend Alan Menken made his highly anticipated Australian debut, performing three decades of beloved Disney and musical theatre classics in a rare live retrospective.

5. Ten Songs About Mum For Mother's Day

   It's time to make your mum a playlist for Mother's Day, and The Music has gotten you started.

6. Get To Know Beck's New Single Ahead Of Australian Tour

   As Beck readies his Australian return with a batch or orchestral shows, he arrives armed with his first piece of new original music in two years.

7. Kathleen Halloran: 'If You’re A Young Woman Picking Up A Guitar & Wondering If There’s A Place For You, There Is'

   As Melbourne-based guitarist, singer-songwriter and composer Kathleen Halloran prepares to release her debut album, Nobody’s Baby, she opens up about the highs and lows of her experiences in the music industry.

8. Frenzal Rhomb To Celebrate 23rd Anniversary Of 'Sans Souci' With Massive Tour

   "We just missed the 20th, and the world may not make it until the 25th, so this year we’re celebrating the 23rd anniversary of Sans Souci!" the band said.

9. The Rolling Stones Announce New Album Featuring Paul McCartney, The Cure’s Robert Smith & More

   The Rolling Stones' upcoming record, 'Foreign Tongues,' will be released this July.

10. 'It's Just A Few Songs To Remember Me By': Ball Park Music's Dean Hanson Strips It Back For His Humble Zeano Debut

    Despite a recent cricket injury, Ball Park Music guitarist Dean Hanson has just hit his debut solo album for six.

11. Live Nation's Ones To Watch Series Secures Spot At UK Festival The Great Escape

    Teenage Joans, Ngaiire, and others will perform on Sounds Australia's 'At The Beach' and Ones To Watch collaborative stage.

12. 'More Of An Honour Than I Thought It Would Feel': The ARIA Hall Of Fame Class Of 2026 Reflect On Their Inductions

    As this year's ARIA Hall Of Fame hosts a standalone event to induct multiple iconic artists, the class of 2026 talks to The Music about what this honour means to them.

13. Anthony Albanese & Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Exchange AC/DC, BABYMETAL Gifts

    Albanese said the pair would continue having diplomatic discussions, "including on issues like heavy metal music and other important matters of state."

14. Netflix Unveils Trailer For ‘Kylie’ Documentary Series

    The trailer features intimate conversations with Kylie and Dannii Minogue, as well as archival footage including snippets with INXS frontman Michael Hutchence.

15. Extra Cities Added To Spiderbait's 'Ivy And The Big Apples' 2026 Australian Tour

    Spiderbait have added another five shows to their itinerary, taking 'Ivy & the big apples' to Canberra, Newcastle, Shoal Bay, Gosford and Miranda.