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Palestinian DJ ‘heartbroken’ after visa not approved ahead of major music festivals
Sama’ Abdulhadi was due to play at huge events in two states this weekend, expected to attract about 120,000 revellers.
- by Kayla Olaya
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On his new album, Harry Styles finally shatters the teen idol fishbowl
Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally is weird, brave and singular.
- by Tom W. Clarke
‘Live life to the fullest’: Harry Styles opens up about impact of Liam Payne’s death
The star has spoken about how his friend’s death affected him for the first time since a joint statement with his former One Direction bandmates in 2024.
- by Nell Geraets
Their mythical story was wild enough to be a movie, and now it is
Over four decades since forming as kids in Los Angeles, Redd Kross reflect on their strange journey to cult status.
- by Barry Divola
True to his word, Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley is happy to keep the past alive
On the eve of his latest Australian solo tour, Hadley says he never tires of including the big ’80s hits among his newer material.
- by Kirsten Krauth
After years of anticipation, the time is ripe for Peach PRC
The former stripper-turned-TikTok sensation goes off with the fairies on her debut album.
- by Jules LeFevre
I knew something was off with these teens. Then I realised what it was
Many were called “weird” at school, but at Rock Academy, these kids have found their tribe.
- by Michael Lallo
Tributes flow for pop pioneer Neil Sedaka, dead at 86
The classically trained piano prodigy responsible for a bevy of memorable hits in the 1960s and 1970s, has died.
Homegrown hits: The best Australian music to hear this month
A monthly spotlight on our favourite new albums, EPs, singles and videos from local musicians.
- by Jules LeFevre, Robert Moran and Nick Buckley
This Motown-style singer stunned his parents. Now the world knows why
Jalen Ngonda can count Elton John and Snoop Dogg among his fans. Next month Australians get to join the club.
- by Barry Divola
Major music festival cancelled 24 hours out from first show
Rolling Loud Australia, the local iteration of “the world’s biggest hip-hop festival”, has pulled the pin less than a day before its first event.
- by Karl Quinn