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A breakthrough treatment for tinnitus could finally be on the way

Researchers believe they may have found a remedy to alleviate symptoms of the condition.

The Gathering 2025 brings Asia & Australia’s music communities together in Thailand

Mixmag Asia & EMC’s annual event this year also invites ADE leaders for a focused cultural exchange & collaborative dialogue at Siwilai City Club.

Independent labels pay 77% of all profit to artists, new study finds

The "first-of-its-kind" report from ORCA analysed data from labels including XL Recordings, Ninja Tune, and more.

The Wiggles say they don’t condone drugs after appearing in ‘Ecstasy’ music video

Two members of the children’s music group appeared in a now-deleted visual for a Keli Holiday single.

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"Big three" major labels sign licensing deal with AI start-up KLAY

The AI-powered streaming service says its models will be trained "entirely on licensed music".

Boiler Room set to undergo “substantial” layoffs amid global boycotts & protests

A leaked internal email cites "changes to the structure of the business" as the key reason.

Warner Music strikes licensing deal with AI start-up Udio following infringement settlement

The entertainment conglomerate insists that the agreement will “create new revenue streams for artists and songwriters”.

Reselling gig tickets above face value to be banned in the UK

Ticket touts, resale platforms such as StubHub and Viagogo, and ordinary customers will no longer be able to sell tickets for anything above purchase price.

97% of people “can’t tell the difference” between AI and human-made music, study finds

Deezer and Ipsos surveyed around 9,000 people from eight different countries.

Artists to keep 100% of distribution royalties as part of new SoundCloud subscription

The platform's new all-in-one artist subscription also offers features such as an on-demand vinyl service, artist storefronts and merch.

NSW Labor ignores findings of its own drug summit to instead keep sniffer dogs & strip searches

The government shared yesterday that it plans to continue using the tactics despite all evidence pointing to them contributing to increased risk.

'No Stages Without Us': Locals mobilise against Boiler Room with series of protest shows

Local artists and crews in Naarm and Gadigal Land have organised protest events against Boiler Room’s upcoming Australian shows, opposing the brand’s ties to investment firm KKR.

Lokomotiv offshoot sees launch of ‘Tanjun’ label

The brainchild of Gadigal Land/Sydney artist Tyson Bruun sees the well-known minimal label birth a new, housier sound.

Infected Mushroom respond to growing Australian boycott campaign

The Israeli psytrance duo is set to begin their Australian tour this Friday, but local activists are calling on venues to boycott the events.

KKR-owned Mighty Hoopla announces first-ever Australian edition

The UK-originating festival is set to feature as part of Mardi Gras 2026.

Pitch reveals much-anticipated 2026 lineup

The festival, returning for its ninth edition on Grampian Plains beneath Gariwerd, has unveiled its most hyped bill yet.

Basement Jaxx, Cut Copy, OK Williams, Djrum & many more to feature at Golden Plains 2026

The sister to the iconic Meredith music festival returns in March, 2026.

RADAR festival expands to Meanjin with large, locally-driven lineup

The festival, originally from Boorloo/Perth, ventures to the East coast for the first time.

Rainbow Spirit festival returns after six-year hiatus

The festival, formerly known as Rainbow Serpent, has announced its long-awaited return in March of next year.

S.A.S.H moves its weekly party to Saturday after 15 years of Sundays

The Gadigal Land/Sydney-based promoter has long been a staple of a Sunday, & now it moves that legacy to Saturday for the first time.

Gilles Peterson announces Australian speaking tour dates

The iconic radio host & Worldwide FM founder is visiting Australian shores for the first in a very long time.