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Sound Check: The Latest Music News You Need to Know
The local and global music news hitting all the right notes.
The world of music is always evolving, and whether you’re following the latest global hits or keeping tabs on local talent, there’s no shortage of exciting music news to keep you on your toes.
From surprise album drops to festival and highly anticipated tour announcements, there’s something for every fan. Stay tuned as we break down the freshest updates from your favourite artists, both near and far, and dive into the stories behind the hits that are shaping the soundtrack of our lives.
Ready to turn up the volume? Let’s dive in!
Australian Music News: Live Gigs, Festivals & More
Lime Cordiale and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Get ready for a musical mash-up that’ll hit you right in the feels. Pop-rock powerhouse Lime Cordiale is teaming up with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a once-in-a-lifetime show. Imagine their anthems—Robbery, Temper Temper, Dirt Cheap—exploding into lush, cinematic soundscapes, backed by a full orchestra. This isn’t your typical gig; it’s a symphonic rollercoaster of electrifying riffs and soaring strings. With conductor Vanessa Scammell steering the ship, this high-energy collaboration promises to take you on a wild ride.
Tickets go live on Thursday March 27th—don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic.
If you have a presale code, click here
The Jungle Giants Confirm April Tour Is 100% Happening
After a wild start to the year—including a jet ski accident that led to surgery—The Jungle Giants frontman Sam Hales has confirmed that their Hold My Hand tour is officially going ahead. And with most shows already down to limited tickets, fans are more than ready.
Hales, who was injured while on a songwriting trip, shared how close he came to a major setback:
“I had a big scare that I wouldn’t be able to play guitar again, but the absolutely amazing docs and nurses at the PA hospital have said the surgery was a success and that I’ve been extremely lucky. I’m feeling so thankful. Can’t tell you how much all your kind messages have meant, and the support of my friends and fam. Especially for all the snacks. Feeling very loved and lucky. It’s been amazing.”
The tour announcement comes alongside the release of Hold My Hand, the band’s first new music in over a year. Written in the wake of a decade-long relationship ending, it’s a deeply personal track that helped shape their upcoming fifth album.
“This song really helped open up a lot of the writing for the album. Things have changed, but there’s beauty to all this. I wouldn’t do anything differently.”
With their genre-blurring energy, live orchestra-backed new music, and an all-star support act in triple j J Award-winner Sycco (bringing an extended family of friends for a special DJ set), this tour is set to be unforgettable.
Tickets available now
Friday 4th April – Metro Theatre, Sydney (limited tickets left)
Saturday 5th April – Newcastle Uni, Newcastle (limited tickets left)
Friday 11th April – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
Saturday 12th April – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne (limited tickets left)
Sunday 13th April – The Pier, Frankston
Friday 25th April – The Tivoli, Brisbane (limited tickets left)
Saturday 26th April – Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads (limited tickets left)
Teddy Swims Goes Big: Massive 2025 Aussie & NZ Tour Announced
Teddy Swims is making damn sure Australia and New Zealand feel the love, announcing his biggest tour yet this October. The GRAMMY-nominated vocal powerhouse is bringing his ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour’ to arenas across the country, fresh off global domination with his chart-topping album. With a voice built to shake stadiums and a setlist packed with soul-drenched anthems, this is one show you don’t want to sleep on.
Tickets drop Monday, March 24th via Frontier Touring—don’t miss out.
Tour dates to be announced for Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth
Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour Hits Australia in 2025—Tickets Still Available!
Global pop queen Dua Lipa is bringing her Radical Optimism Tour to Australia in 2025, and if you haven’t secured your spot yet, don’t panic—tickets are still up for grabs! Fresh off her chart-topping album, Dua will light up Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne (March 17, 19, 20, 22, 23) and Qudos Bank Arena (March 26, 28, 29) with her biggest, boldest show yet. Expect euphoric hits, jaw-dropping visuals, and an electrifying performance. With Kita Alexander as a special guest, this is one pop spectacle you can’t afford to miss! Secure your tickets now before they disappear!
Score tickets here
Rod Laver Arena, March 17th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, and 23rd
Qudos Bank Arena, March 26th, 28th, and 29th
Bloc Party Is Bringing Silent Alarm & Greatest Hits to Australia & NZ!
Indie rock royalty Bloc Party is heading down under for an electrifying 20th-anniversary tour in August 2025. Fans will be treated to Silent Alarm in full—yes, every heart-racing riff, every anthemic chorus—alongside their biggest hits. As if that wasn’t enough, they’re bringing Young The Giant along for the ride. Get ready to scream Banquet at the top of your lungs. Tickets won’t last—grab yours here!
The International Acts Touring in March, April & Beyond…
Australia’s 2025 concert season is turning up the heat, with a lineup of international stars ready to electrify stages from mid-March onward. Cyndi Lauper is leading the charge, bringing her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour down under for one last hurrah in April. Expect anthems, nostalgia, and a theatrical showcase from one of pop’s most beloved icons. Meanwhile, NIKI, the Indonesian pop sensation, will be weaving her signature mix of R&B and heartfelt lyricism into Australian venues in March as part of her Buzz World Tour, riding high on the release of her third studio album.
For those after a homegrown fix, Lime Cordiale is back on the road with The Love Is Off The Table regional tour, proving once again why they’re one of Australia’s most infectious indie acts. If rap is more your scene, Central Cee is making waves with his Can’t Rush Greatness World Tour, hitting Australia in June, bringing his smooth flows and hard-hitting bars to eager fans. And while Drake was set to dominate arenas in February and March, his Anita Max Win Tour was suddenly pulled due to “scheduling conflicts”, leaving fans waiting for rescheduled dates.
Whether you’re into pop, indie, or hip-hop, this season’s tour circuit is stacked—better start locking in those tickets now.
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Kylie Minogue’s Legacy Has Been Commemorated with a Star Outside Rod Laver Arena
Kylie Minogue’s legacy just got the gold-star treatment—literally. After 35 years of dazzling Melbourne audiences, the Princess of Pop has been honoured with a star outside Rod Laver Arena, the very stage where she first performed in 1990. With a whopping 386,000 tickets sold across 33 shows, it’s only fitting that her name is now etched into Melbourne Park’s history, right alongside music mogul Michael Gudinski. The momentous tribute arrives as a push to reinstate Kylie’s long-lost statue gains momentum—because, honestly, Melbourne without a Kylie monument? Unthinkable.
Bach Akademie Australia & Reginald Mobley Present THE COUNTERTENOR – BACH’S HOLY SPIRIT
Bach Akademie Australia opens its 2025 season with an unforgettable musical experience, welcoming Grammy-nominated countertenor Reginald Mobley for his long-awaited Australian debut. The Countertenor – Bach’s Holy Spirit will see Mobley’s luminous voice soar alongside Australia’s finest Baroque musicians in a breathtaking program of works by J.S. Bach, J.C. Bach, and Vivaldi. Touring nationally from April 4th to 25th, this intimate and deeply moving concert series celebrates the spiritual depth of the alto voice, long revered in Bach’s sacred music. A rare chance to witness one of the world’s finest countertenors in his element—this is Baroque music at its most transcendent.
Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle – Friday 4th April, 7:30pm
City Recital Hall, Sydney – Sunday 6th April, 5:00pm
The Cathedral of St Stephen’s, Brisbane – Wednesday 9th April, 7:30pm
Primrose Potter Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre – Friday 11th April, 7:00pm
UKARIA Cultural Centre, South Australia – Sunday 13th April, 2:30pm
Orange Regional Conservatorium – Wednesday 23rd April, 6:30pm
Blackheath Chamber Music Festival – Friday 25th April, 5:30pm
Sam Alfred Brings High-Energy House & Techno to Sydney
Fresh off a career-defining Boiler Room set and a massive international run, Naarm-based DJ and producer Sam Alfred is back on home soil for a four-city tour. Known for his euphoric blend of ’90s house, UK garage, and techno, he’ll bring his high-energy sound to venues like The Timberyard in Melbourne and The Rechabite in Perth for a series of electrifying day parties throughout March and April. With global buzz surrounding his latest EP Roadblocks, these sets promise pure dancefloor heat.
Sign up for presale here on Wednesday 5th February, 12pm AEDT
GA tickets available from Thursday 6th February; buy tickets here
Saturday 29th March – Melbourne – The Timberyard
Sunday 6th April – Sydney – Liberty Hall Courts
Saturday 12th April – Brisbane – The Triffid
Saturday 26th April – Perth – The Rechabite
Electric Warehouse is Bringing the Underground Rave Vibes to Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion this April
On 4th April, get ready for an electrifying night as global stars Duke Dumont and Hayden James light up the stage. Known for hits like “Ocean Drive” and “Just Friends,” they’ll deliver the ultimate dance experience. Add in UK duo Trilucid for a live set that’ll blow your mind.
If you’re craving dark, industrial beats and an unforgettable rave atmosphere, this is your moment.
Don’t miss out — score your tickets here
4th April
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, Sydney
The triple J Hottest 100 Results are In…
The triple j Hottest 100 served up a fresh mix of sounds, with Chappell Roan taking the top spot with “Good Luck, Babe!”—a track that hits hard and sticks with you. Royel Otis followed closely with “Murder on the Dancefloor,” proving they’re a force to be reckoned with. Billie Eilish and Charli XCX each landed multiple entries, keeping things exciting.
Despite fewer Aussie songs making the cut this year, the list still had plenty of moments that kept us on our toes. It’s a perfect snapshot of where the music scene is at right now. Basically, give it up for the pop girlies!
Global Music News
Lana Del Rey Announces New Album
Our favourite “Summertime Sadness” queen, Lana Del Rey, has officially announced her next album, The Right Person Will Stay, dropping May 21st this year. This 13-track opus promises to be the soundtrack of longing and love, with whispers of country influence still lingering like “a day at the races.”
Fans have been waiting since Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, and it seems Lana’s muse has found a glow-up in her whirlwind romance with gator man Jeremy Dufrene. Lana has given us countless love songs to ache and dream to over the years, and while she’s keeping most of the inspiration behind The Right Person Will Stay under wraps, the title hints at a swoon-worthy, love-soaked masterpiece. We’re ready to dive headfirst into the feels!
Coachella 2025 Lineup Announced
Coachella 2025 is shaping up to be one for the books! With Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott headlining, there’s something for everyone. Lady Gaga’s return promises epic performances, while Green Day’s festival debut is sure to rock the crowd. Post Malone and Travis Scott are bringing their signature vibes, making this the ultimate must-see festival for fans of pop, rock, and hip-hop.
But that’s not all—there’s a lineup of incredible global talent across genres, from K-pop stars to indie icons, ensuring no matter your taste, you’ll find a set to get excited about!
April 11th to 13th and 18th to 20th, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter Teases Aussie Tour
Sabrina Carpenter is giving fans a taste of something sweet—an Aussie tour tease! After serenading crowds as part of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, she’s ready to heat things up Down Under with a solo show. She’s been craving the chance to perform in Melbourne again, and we’re all ready to be Skinny Dippin’ into her dreamy setlist. While exact dates are still a mystery, get ready for a performance that will leave you hooked.
Billie Eilish Named Apple Music’s 2024 Artist of the Year
Billie Eilish has been crowned Apple Music’s 2024 Artist of the Year, solidifying her status as one of music’s most influential figures. The honour follows the release of her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, in May, which quickly dominated charts and hearts worldwide. Known for her genre-defying artistry and introspective lyrics, Eilish continues to captivate audiences. This latest accolade adds to her growing list of achievements in a stellar year for the pop icon.
Loved our picks of the latest music news that keep your life at an all-time bop? Now it’s time to match those tunes with the perfect setting. Keep the good vibes vibin’ as you unwind at dreamy island destinations and chic European-style escapes. Whether you’re soaking up the sun, sipping cocktails, or just letting the rhythm of the music guide you, these getaways pair perfectly with the soundtrack of your life.
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