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De La Soul
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.
News / Music
Dom Dolla
Dom Dolla Reveals Special Guests For First-Ever Australian Stadium Show
Dom Dolla will be joined by Irish electronic heavyweight KETTAMA, New York group Fcukers (performing a DJ set), and Australian dance icon Anna Lunoe.
News / Music
Mallrat, Cooper Smith
Bunnings To Host Beyond The Valley Pre-Party With Free Mallrat, DJ Cooper Smith Gig
“I am so happy to see a big Aussie brand supporting local music like this, and I can’t wait to play at Bunnings,” Mallrat said.
Reviews / Live
SG Lewis
Live Review: SG Lewis @ 170 Russell, Melbourne
In the country to support RÜFÜS DU SOL, English multi hyphenate SG Lewis stopped by Melbourne's 170 Russell to deliver an eclectic headline set.
News / Music
Eminem at the MCG in 2019
Eminem Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Sydney Beach Brand
Eminem has filed a lawsuit against the Sydney company, claiming they infringe upon the trademarked name of his infamous alter ego.
Industry / News
Dom Dolla
Dom Dolla Named Inaugural Recipient Of ARIA's New Global Impact Award
“I really try to do my best to fly the flag for Aussie dance music overseas so I’m so grateful," Dom Dolla said of the honour.
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AO Live Opening Week
Hot Chip & The Presets Lead New AO Live Opening Week Concert Series
"AO LIVE Opening Week is all about starting the Australian Open with a bang."
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Sampa The Great
Sampa The Great Lands On 'EA FC 26' Soundtrack With New Single
'Can't Hold Us' is Sampa The Great's "declaration track" and sees her reimagine the roots of Zamrock music.
Reviews / Live
RÜFÜS DU SOL
Live Review: RÜFÜS DU SOL @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
RÜFÜS DU SOL returns to Melbourne for the first of three sold-out homecoming shows on their Inhale/Exhale tour, with support from SG Lewis to deliver an electrifying night of emotion, energy and electronic perfection.
Features / Interviews
The 046
The 046 Secure Their 'Legacy In Motion': 'We're Gonna Start Dropping Albums Again, Hopefully Every Year'
Reflecting on an "unbelievable" year and looking to the future, The 046 deny rumours of hip-hop's decline and call on Warren G and Snoop Dogg to collaborate.
Industry / News
Ninajirachi at the J Awards
Ninajirachi, SPEED & More Take Home 2025 J Awards
"It’s been another incredible year for Australian music, thank you to all the artists who’ve soundtracked our 2025," said triple j's Manager of Music Programming, Nick Findlay.
Industry / Feature
Ninajirachi
'I Made My Own Favourite Album': Ninajirachi Reflects On Her Australian Music Prize Win
"I just hope I can make a hundred more albums in my life," the 21st SoundMerch Australian Prize winner says excitedly.