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Amazing Gracie: Pop’s new superstar kicks off her Australian tour
Gracie Abrams, whose soul-baring songs have earned her a Swift-like following, has seen her profile rise meteorically in the past 12 months.
- by Robert Moran
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The best new Australian music to listen to this month
A monthly spotlight on our favourite new albums, EPs, singles and videos from local musicians.
- by Nick Buckley, Jules LeFevre and Robert Moran
An Australian artist turned Thom Yorke’s music into art. Expect magic
Jonathan Zawada had always loved the Radiohead frontman’s music. Their collaboration brought him to tears.
- by Michael Dwyer
Kendrick Lamar headed to Australia for Spilt Milk festival
Fresh from his high-profile feud with Drake, the Grammy Award winner will play Ballarat, Canberra, the Gold Coast and Perth as the festival returns following its cancellation last year.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs says he rejected plea offer ahead of sex-trafficking trial
Combs could face life in prison for the charges he is facing. His trial starts next week.
- by Luc Cohen
Cole Haden is the queer indie frontman of your dreams
The charismatic leader of noise rock darlings Model/Actriz gets vulnerable on the band’s fantastic new album, Pirouette.
- by Annabel Ross
Our comprehensive gig guide for May has you covered
From ‘the next Tay-Tay’ to a group of bearded veteran rockers via the eclectic return of Vivid Live, there’s something for everyone.
- by James Jennings
Think you know First Nations music? This block party will blow your mind
Expect the unexpected when dozens of musicians and DJs take to stages across three Melbourne venues for the Uncle Archie Roach Block Party.
- by John Bailey
See the rapper with 62 million streams perform in Melbourne – for free
Some of the world’s most popular artists are coming to play at Fed Square at the opening of Rising.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Get 20% off Theremin & Beyond with the Australian Chamber Orchestra*
Journey to other worlds and experience the magic, power and celestial sounds of the world’s first electronic instrument - the theremin.
‘Jumping out of their skins’: Joy for African choir over visa backflip
An eleventh-hour change of heart from immigration officials gives the green light to Ugandan and Kenyan performers.
- by Nick Galvin
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