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Genesis Owusu Reveals Support Acts For 2026 Australian Tour

by Mary Varvaris

DEVAURA, Sonic Reducer

DEVAURA, Sonic Reducer, The Empty Threats and others will open the shows on Genesis Owusu's forthcoming tour.

Joey Valence & Brae for 'Like A Version'

Watch Joey Valence & Brae Cover Amyl And The Sniffers For 'Like A Version'

You’ve never heard Amyl And The Sniffers’ 'Security' like this.

PNAU

PNAU Detail New Album 'AHHCade'

PNAU have also released the new single, Nirvana, which Nick Littlemore says "represents the birth of a new era."

Enter Shikari

Not AI: Enter Shikari Detail Creation Of Dangerous, Real Album Cover

“It was important to us in an age where everything seems to be driven by AI slop, we really wanted the album to feel real, and the artwork to reflect that,” Enter Shikari's Rob Rolfe said.

Genesis Owusu

'I'll Pay Your Way': Genesis Owusu Offers $500 To Fans

Any fans who have—or plan to—pre-order Genesis Owusu's forthcoming album will enter the running to win $500 from Owusu himself.

Industry / News

Ones To Watch x Sounds Australia presenting artists

Live Nation's Ones To Watch Series Secures Spot At UK Festival The Great Escape

Teenage Joans, Ngaiire, and others will perform on Sounds Australia's 'At The Beach' and Ones To Watch collaborative stage.

C.O.F.F.I.N., Stella Donnelly, Kee'ahn

C.O.F.F.I.N., Stella Donnelly & Kee’ahn Lead Melbourne Reclink Community Cup 2026 Entertainment Line-up

The Reclink Community Cup returns to Abbotsford’s Victoria Park next month for a day of live music and footy, all for a great cause.

Dan Sultan

Dan Sultan Leads 2026 Blak Day Out Program

Dan Sultan, Beddy Rays, Becca Hatch, Jem Cassar-Daley, and Rox Lavi will perform on the Princess Theatre stage this July.

Kobie Dee

Kobie Dee To Perform At 2026 A-League Grand Final

“I want people to hear this song and feel like no dream is too big,” Dee said.

Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Soundtrack Revealed: Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean & More

Film soundtracks featuring contemporary pop songs? Groundbreaking.

Features / Music

Iron Maiden, Kylie Minogue, Lainey Wilson, The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event Cast

Pop, Heavy Metal, Country Stars & More: Music Biopics & Documentaries Dropping In 2026

From heavy metal to pop, hip-hop to country, classic rock, and even a look back at Summersault Festival, The Music has rounded up the music biopics and documentaries you need in your life.

Features / Music

trials

'An Album Purely For People': trials On The Journey To His Deeply Personal – And Raw – Solo Debut, 'hendle'

A staple of the Australian hip hop scene as a member of Funkoards and A.B. Original, Daniel "trials" Rankine has gone solo with an album which is deeply personal as it is accomplished.

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Frenzal Rhomb To Celebrate 23rd Anniversary Of 'Sans Souci' With Massive Tour

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Westlife Announce 25th Anniversary 2027 Australian Tour

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Deftones Kick Off 2026 Australian Tour With Two Wildly Different Setlists

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Eddy Current Suppression Ring To Play Their First Sydney Show In 15 Years

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Alison Wonderland: 'I've Become A Lot More Confident With My Creativity And What I Stand For'

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Of Monsters And Men

Of Monsters And Men On Their Expansive Career & The Music Industry: "I Can Really See How Bizarre A Lot Of It Is"