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    The Irish native checked in from Dublin ahead of his highly-anticipated Australian tour.

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    Janelle Monae and Kimbra Postpone Golden Electric Show

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    Crank up a spot o' Rainbow Chan, Phuture and The Avalanches this weekend.

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    If it’s ethereal indie folk you’re after, Dustin Tebbutt is your man.

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    New York’s East Village Radio to Shut Down After 11 Years

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    Another bout of festival cancellation blues is about to go 'round.

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    The lads from Movement were kind enough to share their EP celebrations, fixing us up with a solid playlist of their go-to tracks right now.

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Latest Events
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    Laneway Festival Detroit Cancelled

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    Sound Summit Announces 2014 Hiatus

    Cue anxious collar pulling and angry pub rants about the end of festivals altogether.

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    Lorde Postpones Australian Tour Due to Illness

    The dynamo 17-year-old has postponed due to illness after heavy international touring.

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    TLC Announce First Ever Australian Tour Dates

    Cargo pants and combat boots at the ready. Scrubs need not read on.

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    The powerhouses of pop are joining forces, harmonies and wardrobes for a co-headlining tour.

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    Blues Master CW Stoneking Announces Heavenly Sounds Tour

    Old-timey blues in the grand churches of Sydney and Melbourne.

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    French Label Kitsune Return to Australia With Club Night Tour

    Minimalist French disco and raucous club parties anyone?

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    Midlake join the Vivid LIVE lineup (minus their lifelong lead singer and songwriter).

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    Vivid LIVE Adds to 2014 Lineup

    Lauryn Hill, St Vincent and plenty more.

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    Right now, they make music. But soon, they could give us the home equivalent of Tony Stark's studio.

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    Reviving the magic that has been squeezed out of digital music

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    We're about to get the royal treatment.

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    The visual album taken to its logical conclusion.

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