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1. Olivia Dean Takes Out Triple J's Hottest 100 Of 2025

   After a close race to the finish, England's Olivia Dean has emerged victorious in triple j's Hottest 100 for 2025, with 'Man I Need' beating out Keli Holiday's 'Dancing2' to nab the top spot.

2. Terminal Sleep Pull Out Of Festival Appearances As Drummer Requires Surgery

   While sharing unfortunate news with fans, Terminal Sleep hinted at new music and more live shows on the horizon.

3. Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo, Depeche Mode & More Team Up For Charity Album

   The album 'HELP(2)' is a collaborative release in support of War Child, the organisation that assists and protects children worldwide affected by conflict.

4. Yungblud Hits #1 On ARIA Charts Following Australian Tour

   "I cannot thank you all enough... The greatest tour," Yungblud shared.

5. Louis Tomlinson Teases Australian Tour Dates

   "The tour’s happening. Get your tickets soon," Tomlinson teased.

6. Celebrating The Life Of Bob “Bongo” Starkie

   “He never wanted a funeral; he just wanted a big party,” said Bongo’s daughters, Indiana and Arabella.

7. SPEED Detail Bi-Monthly Hardcore Initiative, 'Dynasty Of Style,' To Be Held In Sydney

   Dynasty Of Style will host six free, all-ages hardcore matinee shows in Sydney, 100% funded by SPEED.

8. Franz Ferdinand Cover Amyl & The Sniffers For 'Like A Version'

   "It’s like one of those riffs that should have always existed, like it’s always been there," Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos said.

9. Nick Cave Scores 2026 Oscar Nomination

   Nick Cave and 'KPop Demon Hunters' are in the same category for this year's Academy Awards.

10. How To Score Tickets To Harry Styles' 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    Harry Styles will return to stadiums in Melbourne and Sydney in late 2026.

11. Triple J Shares Teaser Stats Ahead Of The Hottest 100 Of 2025

    triple j has revealed that a big Hottest 100 record is set to fall, along with a few other teasers...

12. VIDEO PREMIERE: ICONYX - 'Stand Up'

    'Stand Up' marks the second music video from ICONYX’s debut album, 'Blak On Trak,' released last year.

13. 'A Really Positive Thing': The Paper Kites Return To Their Roots

    As The Paper Kites release their eagerly-awaited seventh album, Christina Lacy talks touring, parenthood, and writing from stillness.

14. Regional Queensland Artist LT Scores Sync Placement On New 'Grey's Anatomy' Episode

    "Age is still one of the quiet gatekeepers in music. Grey’s Anatomy has a long history of ignoring those limits and backing the work itself," said LT.

15. Gorillaz Announce Australian Listening Parties For New Album 'The Mountain'

    Fans across the country will get to hear 'The Mountain' before it’s released on Friday, 27 February.