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‘A Nice Full Circle Experience’: SWIM’s ‘Dear Friend’ Captures An Artist Not Content With Slowing Down
As SWIM caps off a year living in London, the quiet achiever reflects on the release of his latest album, the stunning 'Dear Friend.'
Ninajirachi Plots 2026 Australian Tour
Ninajirachi will embark on her largest Australian tour to date in July 2026.
Spilt Milk Unveils Set Times, Adds Extra Acts To Line-up
Genesis Owusu and Lotte Gallagher have joined this year's Spilt Milk line-up.
Winners Announced For The Inaugural 2025 NSW Music Prize
"This award is part of our effort support local musicians to cut through and build a fan base.”
Donald Glover Reveals Stroke Is Why He Cancelled Childish Gambino Tour Dates
Childish Gambino was set to tour Australia and New Zealand earlier this year, but cancelled the shows in November 2024.
Live Review: Doja Cat @ RAC Arena, Perth
Very few artists are capable of commanding a stage all by themselves, and with a 90-minute set, Doja Cat was able to do just that.
Tyler, The Creator Named Apple Music's Artist Of The Year
"Please keep supporting folks who are a bit out of the box for how they do things; it means a lot to us," Tyler, The Creator said.
Rolling Loud Australia Reveals 2026 Line-up
Gunna, Ken Carson, Sexyy Red, Tyga and many more will perform for Rolling Loud Australia's long-awaited return.
Amyl And The Sniffers, Ninajirachi Win Big At 2025 ARIA Awards
"Tonight shows just how extraordinary Australian artists are when they are given a global platform to shine," said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.
De La Soul Lead 'Droppin’ Science' Celebration Of Hip-Hop Australian Tour
With Oddisee and Good Compny plus Miss Kaninna on the bill, 2026 is going off with a bang.
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