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Bright clubs in nightclub

Aussies Make World’s Top 100 Clubs Listing

Home The Venue is the sole club from the Oceania region to make the list, with Hï Ibiza taking the top spot for the third year in a row.

Mashd N Kutcher

Mashd N Kutcher Issues Health Update, Reveals New Album Is On The Way

Mashed N Kutcher's Matt James has “written and produced an album for the band plus another 30-ish records finished ready to go.”

Griff

Griff Announces 2024 Australian Tour

The tour dates arrive in support of Griff's debut album, 'vertigo'.

Features / Track by Track

DeepFaith

DeepFaith Dive Into Experimental EP 'GLORIA IN TUMULTU, VERITAS IN FRAGORE PROPHETUS INSANUM'

DeepFaith join Purple Sneakers for a track-by-track walkthrough of their new EP inspired by touring with Genesis Owusu.

Industry / Feature

MAY-A, Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers, Beckah Amani

Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers, MAY-A & Beckah Amani Share The Triumphs Of Songwriting

With the annual APRA Music Awards around the corner, The Music caught up with three of the Emerging Songwriter of the Year category nominees.

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) Tease Aus Tour

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark last toured Australia in January 1987.

Artemas

Meet Artemas: The UK Producer Who’s Been Stuck In Your Head For The Past Month

His song 'i like the way you kiss me' has taken the world by storm.

Triple J Defend Playing Song Called “Bring Wet C*nt” On Radio

“The language is justified in the context of a track by an Australian rapper.”

Lil Nas X

Australian Release Date For Lil Nas X Documentary 'Long Live Montero' Confirmed

'Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero' will be presented at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival this weekend.

Guy Uppiah at Razor in 1988

Melbourne DJ Guy Uppiah Passes Away

Guy Uppiah was an influential figure in Melbourne's rave scene.

TikTok Ban In The US Reportedly 'Inevitable'

The Senate is due to decide on TikTok's fate in the US next week, and President Joe Biden has vowed to sign the legislation.

News / Festivals

Ludacris, Akon, Tyga

Ludacris, Akon & Tyga Lead Juicy Fest 2025 Line-up

Juicy Fest returns to eight cities across New Zealand and Australia in January 2025.

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