It’s Ecca Vandal’s turn, time to pay attention. Born in South Africa of Sri Lankan heritage, the genre-bending independent artist is now very much at home in Melbourne, Australia. American audiences got a closer look when Vandal made her debut at Coachella. Here’s a talent who effortlessly fuses rock with hip-hop, punk, jazz, electronic and…
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OsamaSon is heading to Australia for the first time. The 22-year-old South Carolina rapper will play three shows across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in October on the Psykturnal Tour, Live Nation announced Monday (May 18), marking a significant milestone for one of underground rap’s most compelling breakout voices. Explore See latest videos, charts and news…
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Freeze the world. After seeing peers cross him and taking lashes from rap fans for the better part of two years following Drake’s battle with Kendrick Lamar, the 6 God had plenty to say. Or as Drizzy put it on Iceman opener, “Make Them Cry”: “I’m in the cut just loading rebuttals.” With the weight…
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Stephen Colbert brought the band back together on Monday night (May 11), welcoming fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Seth Meyers to The Late Show for a reunion ahead of the show’s May 21 series finale. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The gathering marked a significant moment for the…
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Dua Lipa crashed Tame Impala‘s London show on Thursday night, joining Kevin Parker onstage at the O2 Arena for an unannounced two-song set that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Lipa appeared mid-set with no introduction during Tame Impala’s performance of “After Thought,” their 2025 collaboration, walking onstage…
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From her early, scene-stealing soapie days, through to pop superstardom, and with it the hordes of fans, red carpets, music videos, awards, and major concerts, Kylie Minogue has sure lived the life. The veteran Aussie pop star has also endured the cancer battle, the detractors, and the loss of loved ones. And it’s all there,…
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The Australian Recording Industry Association has announced the six artists set to be inducted into the 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame, with the ceremony scheduled for June 11 at Carriageworks in Sydney as part of the ARIA Awards‘ landmark 40th anniversary celebrations, in partnership with Spotify. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Gurrumul, Jenny…
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Amyl and The Sniffers snared a hattrick at the 2026 APRA Music Awards, presented Wednesday night (April 29) in Sydney, while INXS was feted with the lifetime achievement award. Explore See latest videos, charts and news For the past year, no Australian act could touch Amyl And The Sniffers on the awards circuit. It was…
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Olivia Rodrigo gave a small Brooklyn crowd a major surprise Sunday night (April 26), popping up unannounced at a New York City open mic to perform her new single “Drop Dead.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news The appearance took place at Pete’s Candy Store in Williamsburg, a low-key venue better known for showcasing…
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With just over a month to go, SXSW London has confirmed its full music programme for its 2026 edition (June 1-6). The event is in its second year and will take place in east London’s creative spaces including XOYO, Shoreditch Town Hall and more. Joining the line-up are Dallas rap collective Cure for Paranoia, spoken-word…
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