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1. Former Manowar Guitarist Ross 'The Boss' Friedman Passes Away, Aged 72

   Ross The Boss passed away a month after he revealed that he’d been diagnosed with ALS.

2. Bachelor Girl Reimagine 'Treat Me Good' With Jessica Mauboy

   “The first twenty seconds of Jess opening her mouth to sing was gob-smacking. We all looked like the kid from ‘Home Alone,’” said James Roche.

3. Guns N' Roses' Melissa Reese To Miss 2026 World Tour

   Keyboardist Melissa Reese won't appear on Guns N' Roses' upcoming World Tour dates, citing “unforeseen personal reasons.”

4. Hilltop Hoods Raise $95,000 For Children's Cancer Charity Following Auction Of Rare Items

   All money raised from the auctioned items has gone to the not-for-profit South Australian charity, Lion Hearts Learning.

5. Paul McCartney Details Nostalgic New Album 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane'

   Paul McCartney's new album is set to feature “Wings-style rock,” “Beatles-style harmonies,” and “McCartney-style grooves.”

6. INKABEE Becomes The Youngest Artist To Take On 'Like A Version'

   13-year-old INKABEE delivered a soulful take on the Black Eyed Peas' Where Is The Love.

7. Jakob Nowell On Continuing The Legacy Of Sublime In 'An Authentic & Modern Way Without Losing That Old Charm'

   A revitalised version of Sublime is gearing up to hit Australia in 2026 to play headlining shows, led by Jakob Nowell. He tells The Music about their forthcoming tour, new album, and more.

8. Australian Creative & Media Sectors Present Case For Licensing, AI At Parliament House

   The Australian creative and media sectors detailed how issues of AI and copyright are affecting them to parliamentarians, senior public servants, policy advisors, and industry leaders.

9. 'Everything's Been A Big Gear Shift': DMA'S Return To Earth

   Matt Mason of DMA'S reflect on the band's recent 'Hill's End' anniversary tour, new music, and navigating a mid-30s health kick.

10. Melbourne Nightclub Love Machine Destroyed By 'Suspicious' Fire

    Victoria Police are following “a number of leads” after Love Machine was targeted in a “suspected firebombing attack” this week.

11. 'The Lion King' Composer Sues Comedian Over Alleged 'Circle Of Life' Misrepresentation

    Lebo M’s team seek $7 million in punitive damages against the comedian.

12. Dark Mofo Unveils 2026 Program

    Princess Nokia, Power Trip, Ninajirachi, clipping., Miss Kaninna, Baker Boy and many others are heading to Tasmania in winter for this year's Dark Mofo.

13. Did People Always Listen To Old Music?

    Chris Dalla Riva takes us on a nostalgic journey.... through nostalgia.

14. Birdsville Big Red Bash Cancelled For 2026

    This year’s Big Red Bash was 90% sold out before organisers decided to cancel the event due to unsafe conditions.

15. 'We Actually Did That?': Byron Bay's HEADSEND On Supporting AC/DC & Tool Before Releasing Their Debut EP

    HEADSEND discuss their debut EP, supporting AC/DC and Tool, and talking Daniel Johns down from a panic attack.