Lauren McNamara
Lauren McNamara is a Sydney-based journalist covering music, film, TV, media and pop culture. She began writing for Vinyl Media in mid-2025 and joined the team full time in August 2026.
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Planning Record Store Day? Here’s What Not to Miss
Here's what you need to know for Record Store Day tomorrow, as independent record stores across Australia and NZ pull out all the stops.

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Planning Record Store Day? Here’s What Not to Miss
Here's what you need to know for Record Store Day tomorrow, as independent record stores across Australia and NZ pull out all the stops.

'We Didn't Consider the Hurt Our Words Could Cause': Radio Free Alice Apologise for Comments About Usher Song
Radio Free Alice have apologised after labelling Usher's 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love' “the ugliest duckling of bad songs".

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'We Didn't Consider the Hurt Our Words Could Cause': Radio Free Alice Apologise for Comments About Usher Song
Radio Free Alice have apologised after labelling Usher's 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love' “the ugliest duckling of bad songs".

Triple J Announces New Breakfast and Drive Teams as Concetta Caristo Departs
Breakfast host Concetta Caristo is bidding farewell to triple j, as part of a major mid-year shake-up to its on-air lineup.

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Triple J Announces New Breakfast and Drive Teams as Concetta Caristo Departs
Breakfast host Concetta Caristo is bidding farewell to triple j, as part of a major mid-year shake-up to its on-air lineup.

Jimmy Barnes and Kate Ceberano Join Industry-Wide Tributes to INXS Honour
Jimmy Barnes and Kate Ceberano are among several artists who have paid tribute to INXS after news of their Ted Albert Award recognition.

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Jimmy Barnes and Kate Ceberano Join Industry-Wide Tributes to INXS Honour
Jimmy Barnes and Kate Ceberano are among several artists who have paid tribute to INXS after news of their Ted Albert Award recognition.

Yours & Owls Set to Return in 2026
Yours & Owls is officially locked in for 2026, with the beloved Wollongong festival confirming its return for 2026.

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Yours & Owls Set to Return in 2026
Yours & Owls is officially locked in for 2026, with the beloved Wollongong festival confirming its return for 2026.

INXS Miss Out as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Is Announced
Australia's own INXS have missed out on induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as the 2026 class has been unveiled.

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INXS Miss Out as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Is Announced
Australia's own INXS have missed out on induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as the 2026 class has been unveiled.

MusicNSW Reveals Participants for Inaugural Wamarra Music Lab
The participants and facilitators of MusicNSW's inaugural Wamarra Music Lab - a First Nations led business program - have been revealed.

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MusicNSW Reveals Participants for Inaugural Wamarra Music Lab
The participants and facilitators of MusicNSW's inaugural Wamarra Music Lab - a First Nations led business program - have been revealed.

INXS Honoured with Ted Albert Award at 2026 APRA Music Awards
One of Australia’s most successful and internationally recognised bands, INXS are being honoured with a top industry award.

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INXS Honoured with Ted Albert Award at 2026 APRA Music Awards
One of Australia’s most successful and internationally recognised bands, INXS are being honoured with a top industry award.

'Australian Idol' Goes Out Big with Star-Studded Finale: 'A True Celebration of What 'Idol' Represents'
The 2026 'Australian Idol' season will wrap this week with a huge finale featuring performances from some of the country’s biggest stars.

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'Australian Idol' Goes Out Big with Star-Studded Finale: 'A True Celebration of What 'Idol' Represents'
The 2026 'Australian Idol' season will wrap this week with a huge finale featuring performances from some of the country’s biggest stars.

Radio Free Alice Cover Usher's 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love' for Like a Version
Radio Free Alice have delivered a twist to a club classic, taking on 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love' for their debut Like a Version appearance.

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Radio Free Alice Cover Usher's 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love' for Like a Version
Radio Free Alice have delivered a twist to a club classic, taking on 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love' for their debut Like a Version appearance.

Post-Punk Quarter Loose Fit Sign to Dinosaur City, Announce New EP
Sydney-based quartet Loose Fit have announced a new EP 'Bittersweet Excess', due out via their new label Dinosaur City on May 22nd.

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Post-Punk Quarter Loose Fit Sign to Dinosaur City, Announce New EP
Sydney-based quartet Loose Fit have announced a new EP 'Bittersweet Excess', due out via their new label Dinosaur City on May 22nd.

Caroline Records Co-Founder Keith Wood Dies Aged 77 Following Battle With ALS
Keith Wood, a pivotal figure in the evolution of independent music, has died at 77 following a long battle with ALS (motor neurone disease).

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Caroline Records Co-Founder Keith Wood Dies Aged 77 Following Battle With ALS
Keith Wood, a pivotal figure in the evolution of independent music, has died at 77 following a long battle with ALS (motor neurone disease).