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1. 'Everything’s Just Gotten A Lot More Collaborative': Sly Withers Open Up On Latest Album, 'To Be Honest'

   'To Be Honest' has already gotten plenty of well-deserved love since it’s release last Friday, but most of all, it’s Sly Withers through and through, at their very best.

2. Snoop Dogg Biopic To Be Released In 2027

   The biopic, titled 'Snoop,' is set to land in cinemas in 2027 and be rated R.

3. 'We're Always Slowly Evolving': Hermitude Turn 'EIGHT' And Aim For The Beyond

   With their fittingly-titled eighth album, Hermitude take a fresh step into the joyful pulsing sounds of club and dance music that sets them on a path of rejuvenation to take them to infinity and beyond.

4. triple j Announce Major Changes To Breakfast & Drive Line-ups

   “I'm going to cherish the memories forever," said outgoing triple j Breakfast host Concetta Caristo.

5. Jury Finds Live Nation & Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolised US Event Industry

   "Everyone but Live Nation wins with this scenario.”

6. Introducing TOMORA: “Permission To Be Unhinged”

   Tom Rowlands plus AURORA equals TOMORA. With their debut album Come Closer, this joymaking duo transports us to a mystical woodland, then the next minute, we're raving in a dingy warehouse. According to AURORA, "both are good for the soul."

7. Courtney Act & Voyager Vocalist Danny Estrin To Host ‘Eurovision’ 2026 SBS Coverage

   "To be a special guest this year with the formidably fabulous Courtney Act is an honour and a dream come true," said Voyager's Danny Estrin.

8. Want To Meet KATSEYE On Their First Visit To Australia? Here's How You Can

   KATSEYE aren't touring Australia just yet, but they are heading Down Under for an exclusive fan Q&A next month.

9. Danny Brown Unveils 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   Danny Brown is touring in support of his wildly experimental seventh album, 'Stardust.'

10. How To Hear Foo Fighters' New Album 'Your Favorite Toy' Before Its Release Date

    Global listening parties take place ahead of the album's release next Friday.

11. 'Australian Idol' Has Record-Breaking Season On Seven

    Tuesday night's results show ended up being the biggest-ever episode of 'Australian Idol' on Seven and the most-watched episode since 2009.

12. Bodyjar Reveal 'How It Works' 25th Anniversary Australian Tour

    “We’re bringing the machine back in for its 25-year scheduled service this July,” Bodyjar shared.

13. Victoria Police Investigating Ruby Rose's Sexual Assault Allegations Against Katy Perry

    Ruby Rose alleged that Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub over a decade ago, earlier this week.

14. 'If You Don't Like My Voice, You Probably Won't Like This Record': Katy Steele Bares All For 'undressed'

    “It’s been a solo effort. A very insular process. It was all very spontaneous, the idea of jumping in the studio and doing an album, and a vinyl, and a tour."

15. August Burns Red Announce 2026 Australian Tour

    “We are so excited to headline Australia for the first time in 7 years and return back to New Zealand after a decade!” August Burns Red said.