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by Mary Varvaris
Cut Copy
Cut Copy are touring in support of their latest album, 'Moments.'
News / Music
Kanye West
Kanye West Issues Apology For Antisemitic Remarks: 'I Am Not A Nazi'
“I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state,” Ye wrote in a full-page ad for The Wall Street Journal.
Features / Music
OIL at Three D Radio
'We Absolutely Bat Above Our Weight': Three D Radio Is Gearing Up For Their Beloved 93+7 Countdown
Adelaide community radio station discusses their Top 93+7 Countdown – and why radio beats streaming platforms any day.
Features / Premiere
ICONYX
VIDEO PREMIERE: ICONYX - 'Stand Up'
'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.
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