Hip-hop queens Salt-N-Pepa are joining R&B headliners Boyz II Men and Australian first-timers Bell Biv DeVoe on a supernova triple t(h)reat Australian tour. And, almost 30 years after their last album, they're tantalising day-one fans with a late-career studio comeback.

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"Supporting them on their tour is a career highlight and an incredible moment for my younger self," said Melbourne-based DJ PGZ.

Hollow Coves are currently on the receiving end of a massive influx of new fans after having their 2021 song 'Blessings' shared by Kim Kardashian.

Spilt Milk sold out in advance last year, hosting acts such as Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Dominic Fike, and more.

Simple Minds last worked with CHVRCHES' Iain Cook on their 2014 album, 'Big Music.'

Guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen discusses the band's latest "palate cleanser" of a single as they prepare for a December run of dates.

The Buoys are touring in support of their forthcoming second album this October.

New credits have been added to Fawaz's airplay-dominating track, alerting listeners to the presence of AI-generated vocals and drums.

"Nothing unreasonable here as far as I can see," Shatner quipped on social media.