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Hilltop Hoods Fall From The Light

Hilltop Hoods’ Fall From The Light: A Statement of Enduring Influence in Australian Music

by Labelle Hayes

After a six-year creative hiatus, Adelaide’s legendary trio Hilltop Hoods returns with their ninth studio album, Fall From The Light, released on 1 August 2025 via Island Records Australia/UMA.

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Busta Rhymes Denies Assault Allegations as Former Assistant Files Federal Lawsuit

by Labelle Hayes

In early August 2025, Dashiel Gables, also known as Divine and formerly employed by hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes, filed a federal lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York. Gables alleges that in January he was physically assaulted by Busta Rhymes during a confrontation in the lobby of the rapper’s Brooklyn residence, and that he endured wage violations and a hostile, abusive working environment.

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Yungblud Idols

Yungblud Plays Surprise Gig On London’s Denmark Street

by Labelle Hayes

UK alt-rock artist Yungblud was a surprise inclusion on the streets of London this week.

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Lady Gaga Photo credit Frank LeBon suppilied by Universal

Lady Gaga Leads 2025 MTV VMA Nominations

by Labelle Hayes

Lady Gaga dominates the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards with 12 nominations, ending Taylor Swift’s two-year streak Bruno Mars follows closely with 11 nods, and Kendrick Lamar has 10. The awards introduce two new categories — Best Country Artist and Best Pop Artist — and the ceremony airs live on September 7 from New York’s UBS Arena.

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The Blaze Folk

French Duo The Blaze Premiere ‘Queen of Dust’ Video Live From The Royal Albert Hall Album ‘Folk’

by Labelle Hayes

French electronica duo Blaze have released a live music video from their ‘Folk’ album recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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Yard Act Photo credit Phoebe Fox

Yard Act Are Close To A Third Album

by Labelle Hayes

UK post-punk band Yard Act are close to a follow-up to ‘Where’s My Utopia?’ with album three well into the works.

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Pale Waves

UK Band Pale Waves To Tour “Overlooked Places”

by Labelle Hayes

UK indie/rock band Pale Waves have announced a tour of UK and Ireland but taking it to the obscure this time.

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A Tribute To Bad Company

Bad Company To Get Their First Ever Tribute Album

by Labelle Hayes

Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company is a powerful salute to one of classic rock’s most enduring and influential bands. To be released in 2025, this compilation brings together a diverse lineup of modern rock and country stars to reimagine the soul, swagger, and grit of Bad Company’s legendary catalog. More than just a tribute, the album is a generational bridge—honoring the past while inviting new audiences into the band’s storied legacy.

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INXS Never Tear US Apart

Why INXS ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ Resonates Across Generations of Australians

by Labelle Hayes

INXS ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ did not get to number one on the Triple J Australian Hottest 100 by chance. The song has deep roots in Australian culture across multiple generations.

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The Lumineers Shout

The Lumineers Reinvent The Tears For Fears Classic ‘Shout’ For The Institute

by Labelle Hayes

In a bold reinterpretation of a classic 80s anthem, The Lumineers have delivered a hauntingly stripped-back cover of Tears for Fears’ “Shout” being used as the theme for psychological Stephen King thriller series ‘The Institute’.

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Metallica photo by Ros O'Gorman

Metallica Rumours For The Sphere Las Vegas 2026

by Labelle Hayes

Though nothing is officially announced yet, numerous reputable outlets report that Metallica is in advanced talks to book a residency at the Sphere in fall 2026. Betting markets, particularly in the UK, currently list Metallica as the 6/1 favorites to be the next artist headlining the Sphere.

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