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Jeff Buckley odds on to win triple j's Hottest 10016

Jeff Buckley odds on to win triple j's Hottest 100

By Tom Mann 22nd May, 2013

Jeff Buckley is the bookies' favourite to win the 20-year anniversary edition of triple j’s Hottest 100 ahead of Gotye, Oasis and Radiohead.

How to successfully replace your lead singer

How to successfully replace your lead singer

By Faster Louder 21st May, 2013

Stone Temple Pilots and System Of A Down take note.

Listen to Beyonce's new track 'Grown Woman'

Listen to Beyonce's new track 'Grown Woman'

By Sarah Smith 21st May, 2013

She can be a Naughty Girl, a Single Lady, Run The World or name her child Blue Ivy.

Changes afoot once again at triple j magazine6

Changes afoot once again at triple j magazine

By Darren Levin 21st May, 2013

News Custom Publishing has decided to drop triple j magazine – but the publication will continue as an annual under the auspices of the ABC.

Queens of the Stone Age tease us with gory 15 minute movie 22

Queens of the Stone Age tease us with gory 15 minute movie

By Sarah Smith 21st May, 2013

How much more of this can we possibly take?

Powder Monkeys “reform” for Tote celebration

Powder Monkeys “reform” for Tote celebration

By Faster Louder 21st May, 2013

Legendary Melbourne band Powder Monkeys will "reform" for a one-off show at The Tote/

Babyshambles Splendour sideshows314

Babyshambles Splendour sideshows

By Sarah Smith 21st May, 2013

If he makes it into the country Pete Doherty is set to play a run of Splendour sideshows - the band's first ever gigs in Australia.

FL sister site inthemix is looking for a new Aus editor1

FL sister site inthemix is looking for a new Aus editor

By Faster Louder 20th May, 2013

FL sister site inthemix is creating a new full-time role in our Sydney office: Australian Editor.

International news roundup: Kanye is a vengeful god, Daft Punk colaborator dies2

International news roundup: Kanye is a vengeful god, Daft Punk colaborator dies

By Tom Mann 20th May, 2013

The hype for Kanye's latest gift for mankind builds, the voice of Daft Punk's ‘One More Time’ passes away, Denmark wins Eurovision, and a new collaboration for Justin Timberlake.

Watch: Dave Grohl jam with The Rolling Stones

Watch: Dave Grohl jam with The Rolling Stones

By Sarah Smith 20th May, 2013

When rock stars unite! Watch Dave Grohl hang out with Mick, Keith, Ronny and Charlie onstage in the US.

Nick Allbrook leaves Tame Impala12

Nick Allbrook leaves Tame Impala

By Jody Macgregor 19th May, 2013

Tame Impala's bassist, fan favourite Nick Allbrook, is no longer a member of the band.

Daft Punk didn’t turn up to Wee Waa but everyone had fun anyway12

Daft Punk didn’t turn up to Wee Waa but everyone had fun anyway

By Darren Levin 18th May, 2013

Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter were always going to be no-shows at last night’s 'Random Access Memories' global launch in Wee Waa, but that certainly didn’t quell the speculation.

Weekend Listening: Scout Niblett, CSS, Seja

Weekend Listening: Scout Niblett, CSS, Seja

By Jody Macgregor 18th May, 2013

JODY MACGREGOR picks out the best bits of music this week, from Scout Niblett's plan for revenge to CSS planning for a hangover.

The National 12

The National "definitely" not playing Laneway 2014

By Sarah Smith 17th May, 2013

You heard it here first: The National won’t be playing Laneway Festival next year.

Empire of the Sun to stream world premiere of new album11

Empire of the Sun to stream world premiere of new album

By Jesse Setaro 17th May, 2013

From the Opera House to your couch. Emperor Steele and Lord Littlemore will be broadcasting the world premiere of their new album 'Ice on the Dune' live on YouTube.

Live from Wee Waa: Holograms, Daft Punk superfans, and more22

Live from Wee Waa: Holograms, Daft Punk superfans, and more

By Faster Louder 17th May, 2013

FL reports on the ground from the most anticipated album launch is music history.

The Week in Music: “Daft Punk sounds like a coked up Austrian guy”

The Week in Music: “Daft Punk sounds like a coked up Austrian guy”

By Tom Mann 17th May, 2013

Nirvana was terrible, everyone at Groovin' The Moo was dressed as a cow, and Taylor Swift has been attacked by trolls. It has been a confusing week in music.

A Day To Remember, The Devil Wears Prada, Dream on Dreamer tour

A Day To Remember, The Devil Wears Prada, Dream on Dreamer tour

By Tom Mann 17th May, 2013

“Pop-mosh lords” and “metalcore maverics” team up for a national tour.