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    Skunk Anansie Singer Details Racist Abuse During 1996 Sex Pistols Tour

    April 01, 2025 • 1 min read

    Skin, frontwoman of Skunk Anansie, reveals disturbing experiences of racist harassment and violence while supporting Sex Pistols on their 1996 Australian tour. The ordeal culminated in a physical altercation in Adelaide that led to the band's removal from the tour.

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    Leo Sayer Reveals Decades-Long Financial Betrayal by Former Manager Adam Faith

    February 19, 2025 • 1 min read

    British-Australian singer Leo Sayer opens up about how his former manager Adam Faith, while instrumental in launching his career, ultimately betrayed his trust through financial mismanagement. The 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing' star details the dark period of discovery and subsequent legal battle.

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    The Fairlight CMI: The Revolutionary Synthesizer That Changed Music Forever

    February 13, 2025 • 1 min read

    Explore how an innovative Australian synthesizer from the 1980s transformed music production by introducing digital sampling to the world. From Peter Gabriel to Kate Bush, discover how the Fairlight CMI's groundbreaking technology shaped popular music's sonic landscape.

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    INXS to Release 40th Anniversary Edition of 'Listen Like Thieves' with Rare Live Recordings

    February 13, 2025 • 1 min read

    Australian rock legends INXS are celebrating their breakthrough album 'Listen Like Thieves' with a 40th anniversary reissue featuring unreleased material and a newly discovered BBC live recording from Royal Albert Hall. The release includes a fresh stereo mix by Giles Martin and previously unheard outtakes.

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    Drake Defies Grammy Drama with Theatrical Tour Opening in Australia

    February 06, 2025 • 1 min read

    Following Kendrick Lamar's recent Grammy sweep, Drake made a dramatic return to the stage in Perth, sporting theatrical bullet holes and smoke effects while declaring he's 'very much alive.' The performance marks Drake's first public appearance since Lamar's controversial diss track won multiple awards.

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    Jet and Band of Skulls Join Forces for Epic 2025 North American Tour

    January 22, 2025 • 1 min read

    Australian rock veterans Jet announce their triumphant return with a 16-date North American tour featuring Band of Skulls as special guests. The highly anticipated trek spans major cities across the US and Canada, with Band of Skulls set to debut material from their upcoming Abbey Road-recorded album.

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    Sum 41 Cancels Australian Tour as Frontman Battles Pneumonia

    December 05, 2024 • 1 min read

    Canadian punk rock band Sum 41 has been forced to cancel their entire Australian tour, including Good Things Festival appearances, due to lead singer Deryck Whibley's ongoing health issues. The cancellation comes during the band's farewell tour and marks their second Australian tour cancellation due to Whibley's health.

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    Childish Gambino Cancels Oceania Tour Dates Due to Medical Recovery

    November 22, 2024 • 1 min read

    Multi-talented artist Donald Glover has cancelled his Australia and New Zealand tour dates as his recovery from surgery takes longer than anticipated. The cancellation affects shows scheduled to begin January 28 in Auckland, with full refunds being issued to all ticketholders.

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    Billy Corgan Announces Intimate Solo Acoustic Tour in Australia for 2024

    October 29, 2024 • 1 min read

    Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is set to embark on a solo acoustic tour across Australia in winter 2024. The tour will feature reimagined classics and solo works, offering fans a unique and intimate musical experience in major cities.

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    Amyl & The Sniffers Announce Massive 2025 North American Tour

    October 28, 2024 • 1 min read

    Australian punk rockers Amyl & The Sniffers reveal extensive tour dates across the US and Canada for 2025. The band's biggest North American trek to date promises high-energy performances and a mix of new material and fan favorites.

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