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New Drake Album (Of Three) Features Shoutout To Melbourne

by Mary Varvaris

Drake

Drake mentioned Melbourne in the intro of his song, 'Dust' – the second track from his newly released 'Iceman' album.

Drake Album Covers

Tracklistings For Drake's Three Surprise Drop Albums Revealed

BOOM! Here's three new albums from Canada's favourite rapper.

Lizzo

Lizzo Blasts 'Racist & Fatphobic' Social Media Algorithms 'Destroying The Music Industry'

Lizzo made her statements as she prepares to release her third album, B*tch, next month.

Caligula

Caligula Return With 'Bloodlines,' Their First Album In Over 25 Years

To celebrate the release of 'Bloodlines,' Caligula will perform two exclusive album launch shows in Melbourne and Sydney.

The Avalanches

The Avalanches Kickstart New Era With Single 'Together'

The Avalanches’ most recent album, ‘We Will Always Love You,’ was released in 2020.

Genesis Owusu for 'Like A Version'

Watch Genesis Owusu Cover The Rolling Stones' 'Paint It, Black' For Like A Version

Owusu said that 'Paint It, Black' has stood the test of time, not just for him, but for the world.

Features / Music

Genesis Owusu

'I'm Hijacking The Airwaves': Genesis Owusu Returns With His Latest Confrontation Of Modernity

Three years since his last record, the ever-evolving Genesis Owusu returning with a thumping sonic journey through global crises, corruption, nostalgia, and everything in between.

Thundercat

Live Review: Thundercat @ Hordern Pavilion, Sydney

Thundercat’s Sydney ‘Distracted’ tour stop delivered eclectic artistry, heartfelt crowd connection and infectious joy, transforming Hordern Pavilion into a euphoric celebration of experimentation, humour and live performance.

Snoop Dogg @ Rod Laver Arena

Snoop Dogg Gifts Musical Gear To Melbourne Specialist School

Snoop Dogg fulfilled a promise to the students of Warringa Park School, gifting new microphones, stands and speakers.

News / Festivals

Ezra Collective, Sampa The Great

Ezra Collective, Freddie Gibbs, Sampa The Great Lead New Festival 'Move My Way'

Move My Way Festival heads to Sydney and Melbourne this October.

DEVAURA, Sonic Reducer

Genesis Owusu Reveals Support Acts For 2026 Australian Tour

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.

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