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Agnes Obel: 'You Try To Tell A Myth When You Write A Song'

by Bryget Chrisfield

Agnes Obel

Mythological language, the “strange urgency” of chasing your creative muse – Agnes Obel discusses how changes in her brain chemistry during pregnancy informed ’The Meaning Of Flowers’.

The Strokes

Are The Strokes Teasing A 2027 Australian Tour?

A teaser featuring the name of The Strokes' new album was spotted in Brisbane yesterday, with "Australia 2027" written underneath.

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Seeing Dom Dolla At Marvel Stadium? Here's The Essential Information

Dom Dolla takes over Melbourne's Marvel Stadium for the first time this Thursday, 24 September.

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Explore Our Playlists

Keep up with the best new music every week with our exclusive playlists curated on Spotify and Apple Music.

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Track By Track: Beck Returns With Heartbreak Album 'Ride Lonesome'

Restrained tempos, crestfallen vocals, lovingly caressed strings, wafts of distant harmonica – Beck’s 'Ride Lonesome' luxuriates in heartsickness.

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Still Full From Lunch & Mitch, Please Swap Questions Ahead Of ZED51

Brisbane bands Still Full From Lunch and Mitch, Please interview each other for The Music. They chat 4ZZZ, friendship, and secret festival plans ahead of ZED51.

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Tash Sultana Announces 2027 Australian Tour

Tash Sultana has announced a string of up-close and personal Australian 2027 tour dates.

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NRL Threatens No Pre-Match Entertainment After Tones and I Breakdown

Tones and I refused to be a dance monkey.

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Kevin Parker Leads Freo Dockers Chant During Texas Show

Ahead of Saturday's AFL Grand Final, Tame Impala's Kevin Parker had a packed Texas arena cheering “Freo” with him over the weekend.

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Telenova Cancel 2026 UK & European Tour

"Even with our audience growth over there, it’s incredibly hard for Australian acts of our size to tour overseas," Telenova explained.

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'An Evening With Bam Margera' 2026 Australian Dates Announced

Bam Margera's upcoming shows will be “raw, funny and completely uncensored.”

Frequency Forest

Frequency Forest Festival Relocated, DJs Removed From Line-up After Promoter's Cars Set Alight

"Regardless of anyone’s views on the current situation internationally, as a promoter I cannot knowingly put the safety of our patrons, artists, or staff at risk."

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Coldplay's Chris Martin Makes Surprise Appearance During John Farnham Tribute Concert

Chris Martin performed a heartfelt, funny tribute song called 'Better Singer Than Me,' which saw the Coldplay singer rhyme 'You’re The Voice' with “you’re God’s choice.”

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Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Reflects On Life, Legacy, And Cancer Battle In Final Interview

"I'm going in peace and with great thankfulness," Rob Hirst told 'Heart & Soul' podcast host David Leser just months prior to his passing.

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Live Review: The Songs Of John Farnham A Living Legend - The Celebration Concert @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

A stellar lineup of Australian and international artists came together to honour John Farnham, proving his music remains as powerful and unifying as ever.

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John Farnham's Family Shares Heartbreaking Health Update Ahead Of Tribute Concert

The all-star tribute concert will go ahead without an appearance from the man himself.

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