Author: Amanda Collins
A dreamily inviting entrancement, propelled by gorgeous synth pads, enamors on “Into Coherence,” the debut single from Second Hand Noise. The San Juan, Puerto Rico-based project crafts an immersive listening experience, touting a patiently unfolding soundscape with heady instrumentation, all tuned to 432Hz in furthering the track’s naturally calming qualities. “Into Coherence” succeeds in several realms of listening, whether one uses it as a backdrop to deep contemplation, or deeply focuses on its blissfully evolving textures. A rhythmic pit-patter and ensuing thump evolves into a vaporwave-friendly synth tones, caressing in its neon-lit lushness. Wordless vocal effects ease in thereafter, adding…
Kesha has announced her first Australian headlining tour in over seven years, returning to the continent for a run of shows across February 2026. The shows have been announced as part of her Tits Out world tour, which comes in support of her recently-released sixth studio album . (“period”). The full list of tour dates, as well as pre-sale and ticketing information, can be found below. Conspicuous in its absence is a Sydney date in the announced run of shows today (July 31st). On a completely unrelated note, the 2026 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is likely to…
Kesha has announced she will be returning to Australia for a run of headline dates in support of her new album, . (Period). Part of her wider T–ts Out Tour, the four-date trek of the country will see Kesha performing headline dates in the Australian capital cities of Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth in late February, 2026. Notably, the announced run does not include a stop in Sydney, though her visit to Australia coincides with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. No announcement as to Kesha’s potential involvement in the festivities has been released, however. Explore See latest videos,…
Kingsman star Taron Egerton has revealed that he’s not quite keen on being the next James Bond – see what he said below. READ MORE: ‘No Time To Die’ review: Daniel Craig’s surprisingly emotional final fling Speaking to Collider earlier this week, Egerton was seemingly quick to distance himself from the possibility of being cast as the next James Bond. When asked if he had thrown his hat into the ring for casting calls, Egerton said: “No. And I don’t think I’m a good choice for it. I think I’m too messy for that.” Egerton went on to explain: “I think…
Jimmy Barnes will mark the 40th anniversary of his career-defining solo album For the Working Class Man with a six-date outdoor tour this summer, dubbed the Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Presented by MG Live and Face to Face Touring, the run opens Nov. 22 at Mount Duneed Estate in Geelong, Victoria, and winds through scenic winery and park venues in Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia before wrapping Feb. 7 at Sandalford Wines in the Swan Valley. The bill includes longtime friends and Aussie favorites ICEHOUSE, Cold…
Argentinians Roze Oficial, Max Carra, Valen and Ramky En Los Controles add a third consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart, as “Tu Jardín Con Enanitos” crowns the chart dated July 26. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The song ties with Maria Becerra, Paulo Londra and XROSS’s “Ramen Para Dos” for the third-most weeks atop the tally in 2025, after La T y La M Featuring Malandro’s “Amor de Vago” and Cazzu’s “Con Otra,” which have ruled for 12 and eight weeks, respectively. Andrés Calamaro secures his fist top 10 among three career…
Almost ten years to the day since their last collaborative effort, Iron & Wine‘s Sam Beam and Band of Horses‘ Ben Bridwell have previewed their forthcoming covers EP. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The new EP, titled Making Good Time, will be released on Sept. 12 and features the duo offering up covers of five tracks, including U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” Foreigner’s “I Want to Know What Love Is,” Roxy Music’s “More Than This,” and Boygenius’ “Ketchum, ID.” Working with producer Brad Cook and the house band at his North Carolina studio earlier…
Celine Dion has remembered the late Ozzy Osbourne in a touching tribute – see what she wrote below. READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025: culture-smashing revolutionary that redefined rock and reality TV The death of the heavy metal pioneer and iconic Black Sabbath frontman was announced last Tuesday (July 22). His family said in a statement that the 76-year-old music icon was “surrounded by love” at the time of his passing. Following the news of Ozzy’s death, Celine Dion took to social media to pay her respects: “I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy and I were label…
The newly-announced Australian festival Strummingbird has snared a pair of international headliners for its debut, with Jelly Roll and Shaboozey both confirmed to appear. Explore See latest videos, charts and news First teased earlier in the month, the nascent Strummingbird festival revealed that it would be making its debut in Australia across late October and early November, with three outings planned across Sunshine Coast, Newcastle and Perth. Announcing its lineup on Thursday, July 31 (Australia time), the festival is led by the impressive blend of Jelly Roll and Shaboozey – both of whom are making their Australian debuts as part…
Just days after it was reported that The Gasometer Hotel in Melbourne would be continuing as a live music venue, former proprietor James Martelletti has shared a biting post about the venue on its own social media accounts – which he has still maintained access to even after he was no longer running it. In response to the venue and its new owner, chef and Melbourne-based restauranteur Scott Pickett, Martelletti wrote that it was “a little easier to establish a business when you start by stiffing the previous owners out of around $250k”. “Landlords being greedy landlords, they decided to…