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1. Luude Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   Australian producer Luude is taking his high-energy drum-and-bass show across the country this June.

2. Geelong's Medusa Bar Sold To New Owners Who Promise 'More Gigs & More Events'

   Punters can still expect local, independent bands performing every weekend, plus $3 pots for Happy Hour each Wednesday.

3. Gyroscope Had To Adapt To Survive; Now They’re Thriving

   "It's really cool to know that you don't have to hang up boots or anything like that, like we initially kind of thought we needed to."

4. Linkin Park Cancel Adelaide Show On 2026 Australian Tour

   Linkin Park cancelled tonight's show at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre due to "an illness in the band."

5. Josh Pyke Announces New Album 'Kingdom Within'

   Josh Pyke's eighth album finds the singer-songwriter exploring “humanity’s shifting moral compass” in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

6. Reverend Defends Devil-Horned Keith Flint Tribute Outside Church In Essex

   Reverend Rod Reid told the BBC that The Prodigy and Flint’s family were “very respectful” in developing the design.

7. ARIA Reveals Board Updates: Natalie Waller, Sean Warner & Others Secure Roles

   Natalie Waller has been re-elected Chair of the ARIA Board, while Sean Warner has been welcomed as Deputy Chair.

8. Finally Returning To Australia, Faithless Are Paying Homage To The Beloved Maxi Jazz While Looking To The Future

   As Faithless prepare for their long-awaited return to Australia, Sister Bliss reflects on the EDM scene, working with Bebe Rexha, and Maxi Jazz's legacy.

9. triple j’s One Night Stand Seeking Fan-Voted Location To Host 2026 Event

   triple j's One Night Stand returns in 2026, and the team is calling on music fans in rural and regional areas to nominate their hometown to host the 2026 event.

10. Billie Eilish To Reportedly Make Her Film Debut In Sylvia Plath Book Adaptation

    The 'bad guy' singer is in advanced talks about making her film acting debut in Sylvia Plath's 'The Bell Jar.'

11. The Black Crowes Blast 'Lazy Bullsh*t' AI Music

    The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson slammed the use of AI in music ahead of their Australian tour dates next month.

12. Australian Fashion Designer Katie Perry Wins Trademark Case Against Katy Perry

    Legal costs have been awarded in the Aussie designer's favour.

13. Amy Shark Drops Cheeky New Single 'The Biggest Dick,' Announces New Album 'soft pop'

    "It’s the ultimate breakup song," Shark explained. "A little bit sad, a little bit vulnerable, a little bit uplifting, but mainly.. a big F U!"

14. Australian Rock Collective (ARC) To Celebrate 50 Years Of 'Hotel California' With National Tour

    "We’re not shy of challenging ourselves, and this could be the most challenging yet," said ARC's Davey Lane.

15. Laufey Adds Extra Dates To 2026 Australian Tour

    Laufey will now perform for two nights at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena and Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena.