Conor Lochrie

Mel Parsons has claimed her first-ever Top 40 No. 1 album in Aotearoa new Zealand. In one of the best chart stories of the year so far, the Ōhinehou Lyttelton singer-songwriter takes the top spot on…

BIGSOUND organisers have revealed the full 2026 programme. Taking place this September 1st-4th, BIGSOUND 2026 will once again bring the global music industry to Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.Leading…

Ninajirachi swept the 2026 AIR Awards.The breakout producer was the big winner at the ceremony in Adelaide last night (July 30th), with the awards celebrating the best of Australia's independent…

New Zealand chart sensations Fat Papi and prodshushy have signed with Warner Chappell MusicWarner Chappell Music has expanded its global roster by signing the rising stars to worldwide publishing…

Concord Music Publishing ANZ has signed exciting rock band Swapmeet to a worldwide publishing agreement. Formed by Venus O'Broin, Joshua Doherty, Maxwell Elphick, and Jack Medlyn, Swapmeet have…

It's a big, big week for local music on the Official Aotearoa Music Charts.Following a difficult week of publicity, Ariana Grande enters the Top 40 Albums Chart with Petal, heading straight to the…

The Sounds of the River 2027 lineup has been revealed.The SA festival will bring an all-star Aussie lineup to Mannum on Saturday, January 9th of next year.The legendary Jimmy Barnes is the headliner,…

Prominent entertainment executive Ralph Carr has been identified as the Melbourne businessman convicted of raping a former employee.A court order had initially prevented Carr — also known as Ralph…

Charli XCX has grabbed a second No. 1 album in New Zealand.The English pop superstar debuts atop this week's Top 40 Albums Chart with Music, Fashion, Film, which earned a rave review from Rolling…

Afroman is out for revenge. As per Rolling Stone, Afroman has filed a lawsuit against one of the officers who raided his home in 2022 and later sued the musician after he turned footage of the raid…

Genre-hopping Melbourne artist Spike F*ck has announced his debut album, evidence. The musician's debut drops on October 2nd via iconic New York City-based label Sacred Bones Records (Suicide,…

Mushroom Music Publishing has extended its longstanding partnerships with several renowned songwriters. Mushroom has today confirmed extensions of its partnerships with Amy Shark, Jack Johnson, Julia…