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VIDEO PREMIERE: ICONYX - 'Stand Up'
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by Mary Varvaris
ICONYX
'Stand Up' marks the second music video from ICONYX’s debut album, 'Blak On Trak,' released last year.
Features / Interviews
John "Jellybean" Benitez at Defected Croatia
John "Jellybean" Benitez On The Secrets To His Decades-Long Career: 'When I Play Music And People Are Dancing, I'm So In That Moment'
John "Jellybean" Benitez heads to Australia this weekend, and ahead of the shows, discusses working with Madonna, Whitney Houston, and the history of DJing.
News / Music
Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu Plots 2026 Australian Tour Dates
Recognised as the Queen of Neo Soul, Erykah Badu is returning to Australia for the first time in 12 years this April, including a performance at Bluesfest.
News / Festivals
Party In The Paddock Festival
Party In The Paddock Festival Reveals Set Times, Triple J Unearthed Winner
Punters can access set times, a festival planner, event info, and a site map ahead of Party In The Paddock kicking off in two weeks' time.
Features / Music
The Herd
'We Were Tapping Into A Deep Vein Of Cultural Importance': The Herd Reflect On 20 Years Of 'The Sun Never Sets'
The unpredictable Herd released their defining album 20 years ago – and now, the gang is back together for their first national tour in ages.
News / Music
The Dare
The Dare To Host 'freakquencies' Club Nights In Two Australian Cities
Fellow Laneway Festival acts Geese and Wet Leg will perform DJ sets at The Dare's 'freakquencies' club nights.
News / Music
Jovanotti
Jovanotti Locks In QPAC Performance As Part Of His World Tour
One of Italy’s most influential and visionary artists, Jovanotti will make his Australian debut this March.
News / Music
Miss Kaninna
Miss Kaninna Features On Massive Billboard In Times Square
"IM ON A F*CKING BILLBOARD…. IN TIMES F*CKING SQUARE….NEW YORK !!!!!"
Industry / News
Darren Lim, Eliza Hull, Hamed Sadeghi, Jasmin Wing-Yin Leung, Queenie, Zeppelin Hamilton
Finalists Revealed For The 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards
Finalists include Eliza Hull, Annie Hamilton, Adrian Dzvuke, Velvet Trip’s Zeppelin Hamilton, and many others.
Features / Music
Wolfmother, Charli XCX & Billie Eilish
Could Stan Culture Ruin The Hottest 100?
Recent years have seen triple j's Hottest 100 countdown breaking new records for artist representation, but is there a chance this could be a bad thing?
News / Festivals
RL Grime
Touch Bass Locks In Tenth Anniversary Festival With Dimension, RL Grime & More
Festival organisers are promising an event that’s “bigger, louder, heavier than ever.”
News / Music
Bernard Fanning, MARINA, De La Soul, Peach PRC
Bernard Fanning, MARINA, De La Soul, Peach PRC & More Heading To Brisbane For 'On The Banks' Program
On The Banks captures the essence of a Queensland summer: warm nights and unforgettable performances intersect for a hub of arts and community.
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