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Naarm/Melbourne artist Kwasi has unleashed his explosive new single, ‘Troublemaker’, offering the latest taste of his forthcoming debut album, Outstanding MISFIT. Produced by formidable beatmaker Paco Laprod, ‘Troublemaker’ is a fierce collision of loud hip-hop, alternative textures and rebellious vibe.

Lost Paradise will return to Glenworth Valley in New South Wales for its highly anticipated 2026/27 edition, taking over Darkinjung Country from Monday, December 28, 2026, through to Friday, January 1, 2027. The announcement follows a record-breaking edition that sold out in less than 24 hours, with organisers now encouraging festivalgoers to register early for presale access or reserve their tickets ahead of the official on-sale.

South Korean/Australian indie artist Munan has returned with his deeply personal new single, ‘Not A Loser’, marking the beginning of an exciting new creative chapter. The track serves as the first taste of an upcoming collection of music and follows Munan’s acclaimed 2025 EP, Everything in Between.

Canberra singer-songwriter Jack Biilmann delivers one of his most personal and emotionally affecting releases to date with his new single, ‘Dark Days. The new track is set for release tomorrow but we’re stoked to be showcasing it today. Taken from Biilmann’s forthcoming sixth studio album, due later this year, ‘Dark Days’ is a heartfelt reflection on grief, fear and survival.

Rock heavyweights Queens of the Stone Age are heading back to Australia this December, with the legendary outfit announcing a massive run of arena and outdoor shows across Australia and New Zealand as part of their highly anticipated 2026 Australian Tour.

Backstage Banter returns for Episode 25 with another packed discussion covering the latest music news, industry drama and standout new releases. This week, Chris and Brett unpack the confusing feud between electronic music heavyweights John Summit and Pete Tong. Is it a genuine disagreement, a clever PR stunt or has someone really stolen the remix of the remix by the remixer? The pair break down the controversy and attempt to make sense of one of dance music’s strangest recent stories.

Naarm/Melbourne indie five-piece Great Falls have just released a new single, the sprawling and vibrant ‘Blue Bricks’. At the centre of the track lies a meditation on identity, distance and belonging, inspired by vocalist and guitarist Lillians experience reconnecting with her Assyrian heritage while travelling abroad. Like much of Great ~ Falls music, the song transforms personal experience into something universal, finding meaning in the spaces between people, cultures and time.

Gold Coast indie-rock outfit Loose Goose reveal a more vulnerable side on their heartfelt new single, ‘Distance’, the final taste of their forthcoming debut album, Going Nowhere Fast, arriving August 21. Built around the painful reality of meeting the right person at the wrong time, ‘Distance’ captures the lingering hope, confusion and eventual acceptance that comes when love is separated by circumstances beyond your control.

Melbourne/Naarm artist REDD. has stepped into a bold new chapter with the release of their new single, ‘life’, alongside an official music video and a pair of free launch parties in Melbourne and Sydney. Written in London and co-written and produced by acclaimed producer Dan Carey, whose credits include Wet Leg, Fontaines D.C. and Kylie Minogue, ‘life’ sees REDD. continue to push the boundaries of their already distinctive sound.

Adelaide singer-songwriter Lizzie Hosking has returned to her electro-pop roots with her captivating new single, ‘unforgettable’, an immersive dark-pop track built around the electric spark of a fleeting connection. Following her recent release, ‘Satellite (Home’s Making Me Homesick)’, the new single sees Hosking blend dreamy vocals, piercing synthesisers, pulsing drum machines and live percussion into an infectious slice of dance-driven pop.