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Album Review: Phoebe Bridgers - 'Lost Weekend'

by Jacob McCormack

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With her third studio album, 'Lost Weekend,' Phoebe Bridgers has opened up a whole new representation of the human experience. Winding through love, loss and grief, her third album is an extraordinary, intimate offering.

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The Music’s Friday Finds: The Week’s Best New Music – 14 August

With the playlist, Friday Finds: This Week’s Best New Music, The Music’s team gathers the best new songs you need to hear every Friday. Here are our picks released this week, August 14, 2026.

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'Young Talent Time' Creator & Australian Music Legend Johnny Young Dies Aged 79

Australian entertainment icon Johnny Young has passed away aged 79 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Surprise Release 28th Album 'Alien Metal'

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Stand Atlantic Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates

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The Saints '73-'78 Reveal 2027 Australian Tour Dates

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Ahead of their 23 years of 'Sans Souci' tour, Jay Whalley of Frenzal Rhomb discusses getting arrested by a fan, Russell Crowe reaching out, and that infamous Kyle & Jackie O moment.

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Olivia Dean Announces Australian Tour Support Act As All Dates Sell Out

Olivia Dean's massive arena tour touches down in Australia in October - and has had a major venue upgrade in New Zealand.

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