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The Black Keys Cancel Asia Pacific Shows, Bluesfest Loses Second Headliner

First Kravitz, now Keys.

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Jimmy Kimmel Pranks SXSW Punters with the Ol' Fake Band Stunt

"What do you think of DJ Gluten... hard to tolerate?"

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Come Together Festival Announces Double Decker Lineup

Sydney's long-running hip hop festival invited guitars.

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Brazilian Vinyl Record Collector Looking to Make His Five Million Strong Collection Public

Nothing on repeat, ever.

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Win a Double Pass to See Keys N Krates

The pioneers of modern trap.

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The Instrument to Rule All Instruments Is Almost a Reality

It's a guitar, it's a saxophone, it's a violin, it's a piano; it's all of those things.

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Homegrown 2015

A day celebrating musicians grown in our soil.

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Broods Perform Their Fragile New Single on the Conan Show

All the feels.

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Australia's Very First Music Festival Cruise to Launch This Time Next Year

Our very own version of S.S. Coachella is set to weigh anchor.

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The Very Best's New Music Video Uses Beads as 8-Bit Pixels

Mario should've tried more dance-offs to beat the bosses.

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Secret Garden Festival 2015 Hits It Out of the Ball Pit

Pillow forts, giant jellyfish and kissing booths — this independent festival has and always will be built by and for the people.

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The Best Gigs in Wellington This March

Guitar-led earworms, mind bending white noise, indie-pop based around long-form journalism, playful/intelligent rock and shredding.

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Brilliant Things To Do in Auckland This March

The world's biggest waterslide, a surf film festival and sunrise yoga are just a few things to look forward to.

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Win a Double Pass to Music at Matua Featuring Fly My Pretties

Music, vines, pretties and wine.

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Morrissey to Headline Vivid LIVE — and Meat Is Banned

No chicken sandwiches at interval.

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Finalists Announced for the Taite Music Prize

Recognising outstanding creativity, regardless of sales figures or genre.

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The Hi-Fi Bar Goes Into Administration

Damn.

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Seven Homegrown Artists Who Would Totally Kill It at Eurovision

Out of left field suggestions we think Australia's Eurovision selectors should totally take on board.

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The Foundry to Become Brisbane’s New Creative Music Hub

Brisbane's planned music venue lets you play and crash after the show for free. Really.

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Courtney Barnett Announces National Debut Album Tour

The shredding Melburnian is hitting the road to celebrate her very first album.

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Your Guide to Splore 2015

Original, unique and fresh no matter your title; hipster, hippie, foodie, square etc you'll find something to celebrate.

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DIY Music Genius Blink, the Founder of A Low Hum, Is Starting "A Movement"

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Lansdowne Hotel to Undergo Renovations

Relax guys, it ain't closing.

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Let Jeff Bridges Put You To Sleep

The niche market of sleeping tapes gets a Hollywood addition.

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GALLERY + REVIEW: St. Jerome's Laneway Festival 2015

The sizzling 33 degree day gave way as a very, big, bad storm with more attitude than Vic Mensa clipped Brisbane CBD at the edge.

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The Best Gigs in Auckland This February

Where to be come gig o'clock.

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The Best Gigs in Wellington This February

Where to be come gig o'clock.

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Auckland Has the Highest Number of Earning Songwriters

Just in case you thought all songs were written at a half-way house, half-way down Dominion Road.

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GALLERY + REVIEW: Laneway Festival 2015

Hypnotised by FKA twigs, pashed by Mac DeMarco, fed by Mary's. Laneway crowds lucked out this year.

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St. Jerome's Laneway Festival 2015

Hypnotised by FKA twigs, pashed by Mac DeMarco, fed by Mary's. Laneway crowds lucked out this year.

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A Look Back at Ten Years of Laneway Festival

The last ten years have seen Australian festival after Australian festival launch and go under. How have Laneway managed to nail it?

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Flight of the Conchords Announce Plans for 2015 Tour

It's business time.

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Belle and Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch Wanted Your Nine-to-Five Job

The Glaswegian lead singer also thinks you might have written his music for him.

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Groovin the Moo Announces 2015 Lineup

GTM returns with one of its most Aussie-heavy lineups in recent years.

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Belle and Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch Wanted Your Nine-to-Five Job

The Glaswegian lead singer also thinks you might have written his music for him.

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Your Weekend Driving Soundtrack

A soundtrack that takes you places.

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Laneway Festival 2015 Timetable and Site Map Released

All killer, no filler.

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Splendour in the Grass Announces 2015 Dates

Lock 'em in.

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Five Reasons To Head To Sugar Mountain That Have Nothing To Do With Nas

Despite what the buzz may tell you, there's more to this festival than Illmatic.

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One Day Sundays Moves Homes After Noise Complaints

The beloved block party has a new, last-minute venue - but it could be for the best.

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How to Dress Well Makes You Rethink the Question 'How Was Your Day?'

"When you were walking down the aisle of the grocery store, did you think of your mother ageing and feel an intense pang of guilt?"

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How to Dress Well Makes You Rethink the Question 'How Was Your Day?'

"When you were walking down the aisle of the grocery store, did you think of your mother ageing and feel an intense pang of guilt?"

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