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1. Unsound Adelaide: Australia's Best And Weirdest Music Festival

   Artistic Director and Co-Founder Mat Schulz discusses Unsound Festival's origins, aims, and long Adelaide tenure as Illuminate Adelaide approaches.

2. Chart File: Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys Of Dungeon’ Lane Cracks The Whip In Australia, UK & US

   Well into his eighth decade, Paul McCartney is still one of the most prominent commanders of the charts – both here and abroad.

3. ‘We Can Learn Lessons From The Old Records’: Death Cab For Cutie’s Ben Gibbard On Songwriting, Legacy & New Music

   As Death Cab For Cutie release their eleventh album, 'I Built You A Tower', founder Ben Gibbard reflects on decades spent as the reigning king of indie rock royalty.

4. Jessica Mauboy To Host 2026 Edition Of 'That Blackfella Show'

   Mauboy will host this year’s edition of ‘That Blackfella Show’ on the ABC as part of NAIDOC Week.

5. Blink-182 Revive MySpace Page Ahead Of 'Take Off Your Pants And Jacket' 25th Anniversary

   blink-182 have taken fans back in time as they gear up for the 25th anniversary of 'Take Off Your Pants And Jacket.'

6. Rick Beato Announces Debut Australian Tour

   Rick Beato will bring his popular 'What Makes This Song Great?' segment to life and host an audience Q&A when he lands on our shores this October.

7. Trophy Wyfe Win 2026 Edition Of Triple J's Unearthed High

   In addition to announcing the Unearthed High winner, triple j has also revealed this year’s Indigenous Initiative winner.

8. Watch The Trailer For Green Day's 'Nimrods' Film

   Members of Green Day inspire a young, rock and roll trio in the coming-of-age film, 'Nimrods.'

9. Simple Minds Announce 2027 Australian Tour

   Simple Minds will be joined by special guest Gary Numan, returning to Australia after a decade.

10. 'Spicks And Specks' Locks In 2026 Premiere Date

    Hands on buzzers: 'Spicks And Specks' returns to our screens next month.

11. Apple Music Announces New Upgrades

    Upgrades to the functionality of Siri AI, AutoMix, and more are on the way.

12. Sienna Spiro Reveals First-Ever Australian Tour Dates

    Sienna Spiro will make her Australian and New Zealand debut in January 2027.

13. Vera Blue Details New Album 'Modern Rituals,' 2026 Australian Tour

    Vera Blue has shared the details surrounding her forthcoming album and her first headline tour of Australia in four years.

14. José Carreras To Host One-Night-Only Extravaganza At The Gabba With Robbie Williams, The Corrs & More

    Other performers include Savage Garden's Darren Hayes, Heart's Ann Wilson, Sheppard, and Natalie Imbruglia.

15. 'Feels Like A Rebirth': Katie Bates On The Journey From Bass-Playing Sidewoman To Emerging Grunge Artist

    “I listen to a lot of '90s," Bates admits. "That's what I was raised on, and that's what I've continued to love throughout my whole musical life and career."