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1. Live Review: Paul Dempsey @ Pier Bandroom, Frankston

   Shotgun Karaoke is the best low-stakes gig you’ll see this year. And that’s most of its charm.

2. Watch Polaris Tear Up Red Rocks

   Polaris are currently in the US opening shows for German electronicore outfit Electric Callboy.

3. Deftones 2026 Australian Tour Set Times Revealed

   With all the buzz around the shows, set times for Deftones' highly anticipated Australian tour have been announced.

4. Live Review: Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett @ Meat Market, Melbourne

   Channelling Weimar Berlin, Club Kabarett returns to Melbourne with a ragtag ensemble of misfits, leaving a trail of glitter and decadent debauchery in its wake.

5. 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Soundtrack Revealed: Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean & More

   Film soundtracks featuring contemporary pop songs? Groundbreaking.

6. Spotify Unveils 'Verified' Badges, Separating Human Artists From AI Music

   The Verified by Spotify badge will appear on artist profiles that have been reviewed and meet the platform’s criteria for “authenticity and trust.”

7. Pop, Heavy Metal, Country Stars & More: Music Biopics & Documentaries Dropping In 2026

   From heavy metal to pop, hip-hop to country, classic rock, and even a look back at Summersault Festival, The Music has rounded up the music biopics and documentaries you need in your life.

8. Tradie Radio: SEN Launches 'Bunnings Tradio'

   Bunnings Tradio is home to rock classics and contemporary pop and R&B tunes.

9. Olivia Rodrigo Announces Massive World Tour - But Where's Australia?

   Olivia Rodrigo will play 60+ shows across North America, the UK, and Europe from late September to early May 2027. Her itinerary doesn't currently include Australia.

10. 'We’re The Odd Dogs': Divers Embrace Their Outsider Status

    On their self-produced debut album, Melbourne quartet Divers plunge headlong into experimentation while crafting their catchiest songs to date.

11. Daniel Johns, Keli Holiday, Jim Moginie Among 2026 Archibald Finalist Subjects

    The winner of this year's Archibald Prize will be revealed next Friday, 8 May.

12. 'An Album Purely For People': trials On The Journey To His Deeply Personal – And Raw – Solo Debut, 'hendle'

    A staple of the Australian hip hop scene as a member of Funkoards and A.B. Original, Daniel "trials" Rankine has gone solo with an album which is deeply personal as it is accomplished.

13. Could Taylor Swift Feature In 'Toy Story 5'?

    After a 48-hour countdown was posted and swiftly deleted from her website, Taylor Swift fans have gone into overdrive, investigating the Toy Story-inspired colour scheme used in the countdown.

14. Spencer P Jones Honoured With St Kilda Laneway & Mural

    Eight years after his passing, Jones is being honoured with Jonesy Lane and the launch of a striking new mural celebrating his musical legacy.

15. Dermot Kennedy Announces 2026 Australian Tour

    Dermot Kennedy returns to Australia for his largest tour to date in November.