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Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University announce the Rolling Stone Music Scholarship
Rolling Stone Australia has collaborated with Southern Cross University in launching the Rolling Stone Music Scholarship.
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The Killers seem to be teasing a new album with cryptic social media post
The Killers have teased what looks like a tracklist for an upcoming album after sharing a mysterious and unnamed list on social media.
Get to know: Nostalgic indie-rock purveyors, Tiny Wine
If you like your music with a bit of character, and a healthy dose of nostalgia, then it's time to wrap your ears around US duo Tiny Wine.
Walk the Moon have parted ways with their bassist Kevin Ray
Walk the Moon have parted ways with their long-time bassist Kevin Ray, as per a shared statement with fans posted to Instagram.
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Dope or nope? Tell us your thoughts on this Jaguar Jonze track for the chance to win a JB Hi-Fi voucher
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Dope or nope? Tell us your thoughts on this E^ST track for the chance to win a JB Hi-Fi voucher
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Dope or nope? Tell us your thoughts on this Hooligan Hefs track for the chance to win a JB Hi-Fi voucher
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Tell us what you think of the new AC/DC album and you could win a $100 Uber Eats voucher
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(CLOSED) Tell us what you think of the new Ruby Fields track and you could win a $100 Uber Eats voucher
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Look at this parody video of Nickelback’s ‘Photograph’ for Google
Good sports Nickelback are here with a parody version of their own iconic song 'Photograph' for a new Google Photos advert.
The Killers seem to be teasing a new album with cryptic social media post
The Killers have teased what looks like a tracklist for an upcoming album after sharing a mysterious and unnamed list on social media.
Walk the Moon have parted ways with their bassist Kevin Ray
Walk the Moon have parted ways with their long-time bassist Kevin Ray, as per a shared statement with fans posted to Instagram.
Playboi Carti to release his second album ‘Whole Lotta Red’ on Christmas
'Tis the fucking season, indeed. Playboi Carti is finally dropping his highly anticipated second album, 'Whole Lotta Red', on Christmas.
Talking Heads will be awarded with a 2021 Lifetime Achievement Grammy
Rock outfit Talking Heads are due to receive a 2021 Lifetime Achievement Grammy, along with Selena, Salt-N-Pepa, and others.
Paul McCartney slams anti-maskers, “That is stupid”
Delivered with a side of serious sass, Paul McCartney has a message for those refusing to wear face masks.
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Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University announce the Rolling Stone Music Scholarship
Rolling Stone Australia has collaborated with Southern Cross University in launching the Rolling Stone Music Scholarship.
Get to know: Nostalgic indie-rock purveyors, Tiny Wine
If you like your music with a bit of character, and a healthy dose of nostalgia, then it's time to wrap your ears around US duo Tiny Wine.
‘Rabbit Hole’ by Jaguar Jonze is the dramatic single we need right now
If you're looking for one more song to pop into your Hottest 100 shortlist, let us direct you to the dreamy single by Jaguar Jonze – 'Rabbit Hole'.
Music to die for: Can a musician’s genre affect their life expectancy?
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The best Aussie artists discovered through triple j unearthed
Since its inception over 20 years ago, triple j Unearthed has well, unearthed dozens of Aussie artists that we have come to know and love.
E^ST’s ‘I WANNA BE HERE’ is without-a-doubt the Aussie pop anthem of the year
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Lil Wayne calls out the Grammys for not inviting him to the next ceremony
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Apparently, we have Guitar Hero to thank for Slash and Tom Morello collab, ‘Interstate 80’
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Tones and I busking in Melbourne
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Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett claims The Beatles lacked technique
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Hype for Playboi Carti’s new album, ‘Whole Lotta Red’ keeps coming
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