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Ahead of BIGSOUND 2026, emerging Aussie artists break down cost of living, AI, live venue shortages, and social media burnout as some of their biggest challenges.

In the wake of Bill Armstrong AM's passing, Christie Eliezer reflects on the storied career and impact of the audio and recording pioneer.

Jen Mize & The Rough N' Tumble have etched a way forward with the unique sound created on TILT, their latest album - a merging of various influences that defies genre archetypes.

Briggs opens up about why his shift from rap to hardcore in BIG NOTER shouldn't surprise anyone, subverting genre norms and bringing the band to intimate, sweaty rooms across Australia.

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.

Pinky Beecroft, formerly the frontman of Machine Gun Fellatio, is returning to the scene with his first album in nearly two decades.

After three decades in the music industry, Phil Jamieson is still finding inspiration in unexpected places. With '10Charlie', the Grinspoon frontman embraces fresh stories, hard-earned perspectives, and the simple joy of playing to crowds big and small.

The Adelaide indie folk darlings fire off takes on takes, start scene beef, rewrite 'Jurassic Park' – and yes, eventually, get to their brilliant new album 'The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot'.

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 7, 2026.

“I think this has been an exercise in audacity and asking for what you want," says Bachelor Girl's Tania Doko. "I have completely no shame.”

The Beautiful Monument discuss their first new album in seven years, the real life grief behind the album, and leaving Evanescence vocalist Amy Lee on read.

With the dates and venues confirmed, it seems the highly anticipated line-up announcement for Good Things 2026 is imminent. So, while we wait, The Music rounded up who could perform - and who's ruled out - at this year's festival.