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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Chris Hemsworth Fronts Amazon Super Bowl Ad With INXS on the Soundtrack
A new Super Bowl ad for Amazon’s Alexa+ starring Chris Hemsworth has been soundtracked by INXS’ classic 'Devil Inside.'

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Chris Hemsworth Fronts Amazon Super Bowl Ad With INXS on the Soundtrack
A new Super Bowl ad for Amazon’s Alexa+ starring Chris Hemsworth has been soundtracked by INXS’ classic 'Devil Inside.'

Triple J Unearthed Launches Nine Genre-Focused Programs for 2026
Triple j Unearthed has unveiled its 2026 programming, doubling down on its mission to elevate emerging artists.

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Triple J Unearthed Launches Nine Genre-Focused Programs for 2026
Triple j Unearthed has unveiled its 2026 programming, doubling down on its mission to elevate emerging artists.

Former Sony Music ANZ CEO Next Move Revealed
Ticketek Entertainment Group has unveiled a major evolution of TEG Live, as well as several senior hires including Vanessa Picken.

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Former Sony Music ANZ CEO Next Move Revealed
Ticketek Entertainment Group has unveiled a major evolution of TEG Live, as well as several senior hires including Vanessa Picken.

Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026
The veil has been lifted on the enormous first batch of Australian Record Store Day releases, including Empire of the Sun, Ruel, and more.

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Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026
The veil has been lifted on the enormous first batch of Australian Record Store Day releases, including Empire of the Sun, Ruel, and more.

Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW
NSW's Great Southern Nights is set to return in 2026, rolling out a state-wide celebration with more than 300 shows.

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Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW
NSW's Great Southern Nights is set to return in 2026, rolling out a state-wide celebration with more than 300 shows.

Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55
Veteran music publicist Tracy Zamot, whose career included Atlantic and Virgin Records, has died at the age of 55.

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Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55
Veteran music publicist Tracy Zamot, whose career included Atlantic and Virgin Records, has died at the age of 55.

Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation
Lorde has added her name to the growing 'ICE OUT' movement, pledging to donate more than $200,000 from recent tour merch sales.

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Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation
Lorde has added her name to the growing 'ICE OUT' movement, pledging to donate more than $200,000 from recent tour merch sales.

ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure
The host of ABC's 'Saturday Night Country', Beccy Cole, has announced her departure after five years in the role.

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ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure
The host of ABC's 'Saturday Night Country', Beccy Cole, has announced her departure after five years in the role.

Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards
The AIR Awards are coming back in 2026, with nominations now open, marking two decades of championing Australia's independent music sector.

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Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards
The AIR Awards are coming back in 2026, with nominations now open, marking two decades of championing Australia's independent music sector.

Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy
Nine has sold its radio business for $56 million to billionaire hotel baron Arthur Laundy, including 2GB and 3AW.

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Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy
Nine has sold its radio business for $56 million to billionaire hotel baron Arthur Laundy, including 2GB and 3AW.

Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset
The changes represent one of Nova’s most significant programming moves in years, resetting its two most commercially important dayparts.

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Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset
The changes represent one of Nova’s most significant programming moves in years, resetting its two most commercially important dayparts.

White House Slams Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Single
Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song has triggered a blunt response from the White House and Trump administration.

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White House Slams Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Single
Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song has triggered a blunt response from the White House and Trump administration.