LANY Announce 2026 Australian Dates for Their Expansive ‘Soft’ World Tour
Alt‑pop trio LANY has added four Australian dates to its expansive ‘Soft’ World Tour, kicking off in Perth on October 27 and wrapping in Brisbane on November 22, 2026. The shows follow the band’s 2024 Australian leg and will showcase material from their latest album Soft and its deluxe companion Soft 2. Presented by Frontier Touring, the tour has already moved more than 300,000 tickets worldwide, spanning continents from Dubai to Buenos Aires. Tickets go on sale March 27, with a presale starting March 24.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Wins Best Original Song — But Isn’t Allowed to Finish Acceptance Speech
The Oscar ceremony awarded the K‑Pop‑infused track “Golden” from *KPop Demon Hunters* the Best Original Song trophy, but the songwriters’ acceptance speech was abruptly silenced when the orchestra resumed and the microphone was muted. The film also captured Best Animated...
Noah Kahan Considers the Weight of Fame on Reflective Single ‘Porch Light’
Noah Kahan released the reflective single “Porch Light,” the second track from his upcoming album The Great Divide, due April 24 on Mercury Records. The song was co‑written with acclaimed producer Aaron Dessner and recorded at Long Pond Studio in...
Alex Warren Wanted to Leave Grammys After Performance Malfunction: ‘I Was Distraught’
Alex Warren entered the 2026 Grammy Awards as a Best New Artist nominee and performed his hit "Ordinary" in a medley, only to discover his in‑ear monitors failed moments before stepping onstage. Despite the malfunction, he continued the set, battling...
Up-And-Coming Aotearoa Artists: Double Parked
West Auckland five‑piece Double Parked are spearheading a new wave of Aotearoa indie guitar bands with their second EP, Rosary. The record, described as “post‑surf,” fuses surf‑rock swagger with post‑punk reverb while tackling mental‑health struggles and twenty‑something anxieties. The band’s...
$100 Million-Backed Global Film Studio Planned for Greater Sydney
The New South Wales government has launched an Expressions of Interest (EOI) to locate a second global film studio in Greater Sydney, committing up to $100 million under its three‑year Screen & Digital Games Strategy. The initiative will complement the existing...
HEADSEND Announce Debut EP, Australian Tour Dates
Australian trio HEADSEND will release their debut EP *Angel Glands* on March 27, followed by a national tour spanning March to May. The EP, recorded live in‑studio by veteran producer Nick DiDia, features three tracks including the newly‑released single “And...
Vera Ellen, Ringlets, Jude Kelly and More New Zealand Acts Are Heading to The Great Escape 2026
The New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand have forged a landmark partnership, naming New Zealand the Lead Country Partner for the 20th anniversary of the Great Escape festival in Brighton. The deal includes an exclusive takeover of the...