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Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel Says Australia Has ‘Work to Do’ in Global Pop Race

Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel Says Australia Has ‘Work to Do’ in Global Pop Race

Primary Wave founder and CEO Larry Mestel believes Australia has long punched above its weight musically - but says the country still has “a little bit of work to do” to fully compete in today’s…

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel Says Australia Has ‘Work to Do’ in Global Pop Race

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Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel Says Australia Has ‘Work to Do’ in Global Pop Race

Primary Wave founder and CEO Larry Mestel believes Australia has long punched above its weight musically - but says the country still has “a little bit of work to do” to fully compete in today’s…

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion erupted on Wednesday night (April 29th) as Peter Garrett joined the Presets for a surprise performance of Midnight Oil’s iconic protest anthem “Power and the Passion". The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 30, 2026
Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

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Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion erupted on Wednesday night (April 29th) as Peter Garrett joined the Presets for a surprise performance of Midnight Oil’s iconic protest anthem “Power and the Passion". The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 30, 2026
2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

The winners of the 2026 APRA Awards have been revealed during a star-studded centenary celebration at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday night (April 29th). Australian punk force Amyl and The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

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2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

The winners of the 2026 APRA Awards have been revealed during a star-studded centenary celebration at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday night (April 29th). Australian punk force Amyl and The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

A new live music chapter is kicking off in Sydney's Darlinghurst, with the Burdekin Hotel officially launching the Burdekin Bandroom and unveiling a packed first run of shows kicking off in May. The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

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Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

A new live music chapter is kicking off in Sydney's Darlinghurst, with the Burdekin Hotel officially launching the Burdekin Bandroom and unveiling a packed first run of shows kicking off in May. The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
LT Unveils New Single ‘Better’ Following Signing with Community Music

LT Unveils New Single ‘Better’ Following Signing with Community Music

Australian-based alt-pop artist LT has released a new single "Better", alongside the announcement of newly signed global distribution and publishing deals with Community Music (Unified Music Group).…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
LT Unveils New Single ‘Better’ Following Signing with Community Music

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LT Unveils New Single ‘Better’ Following Signing with Community Music

Australian-based alt-pop artist LT has released a new single "Better", alongside the announcement of newly signed global distribution and publishing deals with Community Music (Unified Music Group).…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
BMG and Concord Merge to Form Global Independent Music Giant

BMG and Concord Merge to Form Global Independent Music Giant

BMG and Concord are officially joining forces in a blockbuster deal that will create what they describe as “the leading independent music company in the world". Announced on Tuesday (April 28th), the…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
BMG and Concord Merge to Form Global Independent Music Giant

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BMG and Concord Merge to Form Global Independent Music Giant

BMG and Concord are officially joining forces in a blockbuster deal that will create what they describe as “the leading independent music company in the world". Announced on Tuesday (April 28th), the…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
The Rolling Stones Hint at New Album with Worldwide Billboard Campaign

The Rolling Stones Hint at New Album with Worldwide Billboard Campaign

The Rolling Stones have sparked fresh album rumours after a series of multilingual billboards surfaced across the world, including Australia. The cryptic billboards feature the iconic Stones logo and…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 28, 2026
The Rolling Stones Hint at New Album with Worldwide Billboard Campaign

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The Rolling Stones Hint at New Album with Worldwide Billboard Campaign

The Rolling Stones have sparked fresh album rumours after a series of multilingual billboards surfaced across the world, including Australia. The cryptic billboards feature the iconic Stones logo and…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 28, 2026
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Release Deluxe Album

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Release Deluxe Album

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers headed to the triple j Like a Version studio on Friday morning to cover t.A.T.u.’s "All the Things She Said", while celebrating the release of GLORY deluxe, an…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 24, 2026
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Release Deluxe Album

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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Release Deluxe Album

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers headed to the triple j Like a Version studio on Friday morning to cover t.A.T.u.’s "All the Things She Said", while celebrating the release of GLORY deluxe, an…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 24, 2026
'The Deb' Star Charlotte MacInnes Drops New Single Amid Defamation Case Against Rebel Wilson

'The Deb' Star Charlotte MacInnes Drops New Single Amid Defamation Case Against Rebel Wilson

Rising Australian singer-songwriter and star of Rebel Wilson's directorial debut The Deb, Charlotte MacInnes, has released a new single "Celestial". The synth-driven pop song comes ahead of the…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 24, 2026
'The Deb' Star Charlotte MacInnes Drops New Single Amid Defamation Case Against Rebel Wilson

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'The Deb' Star Charlotte MacInnes Drops New Single Amid Defamation Case Against Rebel Wilson

Rising Australian singer-songwriter and star of Rebel Wilson's directorial debut The Deb, Charlotte MacInnes, has released a new single "Celestial". The synth-driven pop song comes ahead of the…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 24, 2026
Bachelor Girl Recruit Savage Garden's Darren Hayes for Latest 'Artist Sessions' Single

Bachelor Girl Recruit Savage Garden's Darren Hayes for Latest 'Artist Sessions' Single

Australian pop duo Bachelor Girl have recruited Savage Garden frontman Darren Hayes for a brooding, electro-pop rework of “Blind”, the latest single from their forthcoming Artist Sessions redux…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 24, 2026
Bachelor Girl Recruit Savage Garden's Darren Hayes for Latest 'Artist Sessions' Single

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Bachelor Girl Recruit Savage Garden's Darren Hayes for Latest 'Artist Sessions' Single

Australian pop duo Bachelor Girl have recruited Savage Garden frontman Darren Hayes for a brooding, electro-pop rework of “Blind”, the latest single from their forthcoming Artist Sessions redux…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 24, 2026
Spotify Names the Most Streamed Artists, Albums and Songs of All Time

Spotify Names the Most Streamed Artists, Albums and Songs of All Time

Spotify's most streamed artists, albums, and songs of all time have been revealed. In celebration of the streaming platform's 20th anniversary, it has named the top 20 of each category, revealing the…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 24, 2026
Spotify Names the Most Streamed Artists, Albums and Songs of All Time

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Spotify Names the Most Streamed Artists, Albums and Songs of All Time

Spotify's most streamed artists, albums, and songs of all time have been revealed. In celebration of the streaming platform's 20th anniversary, it has named the top 20 of each category, revealing the…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 24, 2026
Radio Ratings: Listeners Hold Steady as Results Show Modest Shifts

Radio Ratings: Listeners Hold Steady as Results Show Modest Shifts

Modest movements across metro markets suggest listeners are holding firm despite ongoing talent shake-ups, in the second GfK radio ratings survey of 2026. Sydney KIIS FM’s breakfast share eased to…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 23, 2026
Radio Ratings: Listeners Hold Steady as Results Show Modest Shifts

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Radio Ratings: Listeners Hold Steady as Results Show Modest Shifts

Modest movements across metro markets suggest listeners are holding firm despite ongoing talent shake-ups, in the second GfK radio ratings survey of 2026. Sydney KIIS FM’s breakfast share eased to…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 23, 2026
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