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What’s happening in the world of Australian music right now? This is your hub for the latest music news, industry updates, and breaking stories from across the country. From major festival lineup reveals and ARIA chart toppers to the underground movements shaping the local scene, we bring you the headlines that matter.

We move fast so you don’t have to, covering everything from new artist signings to venue news and the cultural shifts impacting music in Australia today. If it’s a talking point in the green room or on the airwaves, you’ll find the full story here. Stay tuned for your daily fix of Aussie music news and the sounds defining our backyard.

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Homegrown Talent News

PEACH PRC announces debut album PORCELAIN

by suziescribblesDecember 22, 2025December 27, 2025
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Album reviews Homegrown Talent News Reviews

Top 5 Australian albums of 2025 

by suziescribblesDecember 21, 2025December 27, 2025
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Best live music acts of 2025

by suziescribblesDecember 21, 2025December 27, 2025
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The Five Best Albums of 2025

by suziescribblesDecember 17, 2025December 27, 2025
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Bands From Back Home News

James: Four Decades, One Definitive Album, and Five Surprising Stories

by suziescribblesDecember 7, 2025December 27, 2025
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News The Big Stage

Olivia Dean isn’t Special

by suziescribblesDecember 2, 2025December 27, 2025
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Homegrown Talent News

Aria 2025 Awards Rundown – All the biggest winners of the evening

by suziescribblesNovember 20, 2025December 27, 2025
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Homegrown Talent News

Amyl and The Sniffers Take Home Four Wins At The 2025 ARIA Awards

by suziescribblesNovember 19, 2025December 27, 2025
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The 21st SoundMerch Australian Music Prize to Announce Winner This Thursday

by suziescribblesNovember 4, 2025December 27, 2025
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Album reviews Bands From Back Home News Reviews The Big Stage

All Arctic Monkeys albums ranked from worst to best

by suziescribblesOctober 14, 2025December 27, 2025
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5 things every support act should do at a gig

by suziescribblesSeptember 28, 2025December 27, 2025
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Bands From Back Home News Reviews

Reverend and the Makers Drop New Single ‘UFO’ and Announce Intimate UK Tour

by suziescribblesSeptember 27, 2025December 27, 2025
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Miles Kane Strikes Gold with New Single “Love is Cruel” Ahead of Upcoming Album

by suziescribblesJune 25, 2025December 27, 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Album Cover: Satire, Submission, or Just a PR Stunt?

by suziescribblesJune 18, 2025December 27, 2025
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Bands From Back Home News Reviews

OCHISIA Return With Explosive New Single “Remains Of Yesterday”. Out June 20th

by suziescribblesJune 17, 2025December 27, 2025
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Bleak Squad release “Lost my Head”

by suziescribblesJune 15, 2025December 27, 2025
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We sat down with @tul_liah to find out a little mo We sat down with @tul_liah to find out a little more about recent single “For Now” and what she’s got planned for 2026. 

Full interview is on the website and swipe for the highlights.
Ok it’s finally here. My best Australian albums of Ok it’s finally here. My best Australian albums of 2025. 

There was A LOT of shifting on this list but ultimately these are the albums I connected the most with, the ones that left an impression and the ones I kept returning to throughout the year. 

If you’re interested the full post is on the website now.
Exciting news from @peachprc as she announces debu Exciting news from @peachprc as she announces debut album, new single ‘Out Loud’ and a range of live dates for 2026.

Swipe for album info and head to our website for the rest.
It was such a huge year of live music and it was d It was such a huge year of live music and it was difficult to narrow it down but here’s our live music highlights of 2025! 

(I broke my “must be Melbourne based” rule with Oasis, but I know you’ll understand) 

What were your live music highlights of 2025?
Last week I had the absolute pleasure of chatting Last week I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with @merpiremusic about the release of her second album MILK POOL, navigating the music industry on her own terms and making time for creative collaboration. 

Swipe for some highlights and head to our website to read the whole interview!
And here’s the horizontal’s from @the_buoys Reme And here’s the horizontal’s from @the_buoys 

Remember you can read lots more about this on our website.
Last Take Five of the year is here! Swipe to see Last Take Five of the year is here! 

Swipe to see the mix we’ve picked out for you this week. 
(Intentionally late as a knew there wouldn’t be one next week).
My best albums of 2025 are here! Swipe to see the My best albums of 2025 are here! 
Swipe to see the full list, some difficult choices were made…
More details over on the website or Substack. 

Best Aussie albums list coming soon too - I keep changing my mind too much!
An awesome last gig of the year* @the_buoys suppor An awesome last gig of the year* @the_buoys supported by @chloe_dadd last night. 

Link is in our stories to read more details! 

*this is probably a lie. I just don’t have any more currently booked.
It’s been a great couple of weeks for EP releases It’s been a great couple of weeks for EP releases and I really enjoyed Looking For Something New from @headaches.cure 

Gently pushing at the edges of what pop music should be, the teasing of electro elements into the tracks makes for a fresh, different sound. 

Read all the info over on our website.
Absolutely loving this latest drop from @itsmungmu Absolutely loving this latest drop from @itsmungmung 

FĒI is a hip-hop inspired, Dancefloor banger filled EP that truly makes a statement! 

Give it a listen now and read more about the release including some of MUNGMUNG’s thoughts over on the website.
Manchester rockers @wearejames recently released t Manchester rockers @wearejames recently released their curated greatest hits album: Nothing But Love - the definitive best 

So we dug up five lesser known facts about the band (I’m lucky to have a James super fan in my family to help out with this)
A more eclectic bunch of tracks for this weeks tak A more eclectic bunch of tracks for this weeks take five. 

Featuring 
@zheani 
@getdown_services 
@streetcarpband 
@jenskuross 
@rage_flower 

Swipe to check out the suggestions or all the details are over on our website.
I’m so in love with this new EP from @rage_flower I’m so in love with this new EP from @rage_flower 

I feel like it’s just slotted perfectly into my musical landscape right now. Swipe to hear a few reasons why I think it’s so wonderful or head to our website to read the full review.
We’re long time fans of @thereytons so have been l We’re long time fans of @thereytons so have been looking forward to hearing their latest album (EP? It’s 7 tracks so there’s been some debate about where it sits. My streaming service says album)

Definitely one of their best collections so far in my eyes. 
Swipe for some thoughts or head to the blog for the full article.
Every week we pick five tracks you have to listen Every week we pick five tracks you have to listen to. 

Here’s this week’s:

1. @alewya11 - night drive
2. @the_buoys - Bitch
3. @tul_liah - For Now
4. @thesenewsouthwhaless - Big Machine 
5. @wednesday_gurl - Townies 

#fyp #newmusic #discover
Five tracks you have to listen to this week!! I k Five tracks you have to listen to this week!! 
I know it’s late in the week and hopefully you’ve already read it when it was dropped on the website. 

It’s a high energy, kinda angsty set for the most part this week.
Swipe to see what we’re recommending.
Olivia Dean isn’t special Our recent post takes Olivia Dean isn’t special 

Our recent post takes a deeper look at Ticketmaster and who’s responsibility it really is to ensure ticket prices are fair. 

#oliviadean #ticketmaster
Olivia Dean isn’t special. We look at her outspo Olivia Dean isn’t special. 

We look at her outspoken actions against Ticketmaster and unpick some of the issues around their ticket pricing and policies over on the website. 

(just to be clear - we love @oliviadeano )
Kat Greta releases her latest EP “Rhythm & Reverie Kat Greta releases her latest EP “Rhythm & Reverie”

We posted this one on the blog just over a week ago. This four track EP really showcases Kat’s range as an artist and it’s a great journey from upbeat pop to poignant ballad. 

Definitely one to have a listen too! And you can read more about the release and the influence of Kat’s percussion background on its sound over on the website. 

#newmusic #melbournemusic
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