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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Metallica Teams Up with Lifeblood to Boost Blood Donations on Australian Tour
Legendary rock band Metallica has joined forces with Australia Red Cross Lifeblood to put blood donation centre stage.

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Metallica Teams Up with Lifeblood to Boost Blood Donations on Australian Tour
Legendary rock band Metallica has joined forces with Australia Red Cross Lifeblood to put blood donation centre stage.

Laneway Festival 2026 Lineup Revealed
The Laneway Festival 2026 bill is here, showcasing a mix of standout local talent and international stars.

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Laneway Festival 2026 Lineup Revealed
The Laneway Festival 2026 bill is here, showcasing a mix of standout local talent and international stars.

Casey Barnes and Chugg Music Part Ways After Six Years
Casey Barnes has amicably ended his six-year partnership with Chugg Music, closing a chapter that helped shape his award-winning career.

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Casey Barnes and Chugg Music Part Ways After Six Years
Casey Barnes has amicably ended his six-year partnership with Chugg Music, closing a chapter that helped shape his award-winning career.

LimeWire Buys Fyre Festival Brand
LimeWire has acquired Fyre Festival in a US$245,000 deal, promising to give the disaster-plagued brand a fresh, and legitimate, future.

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LimeWire Buys Fyre Festival Brand
LimeWire has acquired Fyre Festival in a US$245,000 deal, promising to give the disaster-plagued brand a fresh, and legitimate, future.

Royel Otis, Ninajirachi, The Chats Booked For Coachella 2026
Royel Otis take their positions on a bill that is headlined by Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, Anyma, and Justin Bieber.

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Royel Otis, Ninajirachi, The Chats Booked For Coachella 2026
Royel Otis take their positions on a bill that is headlined by Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, Anyma, and Justin Bieber.

BIGSOUND Confirms 2026 Dates Following Successful 2025 Edition
BIGSOUND has confirmed its dates for 2026, after wrapping up another successful year in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.

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BIGSOUND Confirms 2026 Dates Following Successful 2025 Edition
BIGSOUND has confirmed its dates for 2026, after wrapping up another successful year in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.

New Festival Comes to Melbourne
A new festival is coming to Melbourne this New Year's Eve, lighting up the city's iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Gardens.

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New Festival Comes to Melbourne
A new festival is coming to Melbourne this New Year's Eve, lighting up the city's iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Gardens.

Vampr and Global Producer Lollies Launch 'Flip This Loop' Competition
Vampr has partnered with acclaimed songwriter, producer, and composer Lollies to launch 'Flip This Loop', a global music competition.

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Vampr and Global Producer Lollies Launch 'Flip This Loop' Competition
Vampr has partnered with acclaimed songwriter, producer, and composer Lollies to launch 'Flip This Loop', a global music competition.

Stray Kids Surpass BTS, Linkin Park with Seventh Billboard No. 1
Powerhouse K-pop Stray Kids have made history, achieving their seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with "Karma".

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Stray Kids Surpass BTS, Linkin Park with Seventh Billboard No. 1
Powerhouse K-pop Stray Kids have made history, achieving their seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with "Karma".

Fuzzy and Elrow Unite for Massive Bondi Beach NYE Festival
Fuzzy has teamed up with European entertainment brand elrow for its highly anticipated Bondi Beach New Year's Eve festival.

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Fuzzy and Elrow Unite for Massive Bondi Beach NYE Festival
Fuzzy has teamed up with European entertainment brand elrow for its highly anticipated Bondi Beach New Year's Eve festival.

New World Artists Signs 14-Year-Old Aussie Artist
14-year-old artist Maple's Pet Dinosaur has been signed by New World Artists for exclusive live touring across Australia and New Zealand.

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New World Artists Signs 14-Year-Old Aussie Artist
14-year-old artist Maple's Pet Dinosaur has been signed by New World Artists for exclusive live touring across Australia and New Zealand.

Historic Record Store Marbecks Says Goodbye to its Shopfront
One of Auckland's most iconic record stores, Marbecks, is closing its physical doors after more than nine decades.

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Historic Record Store Marbecks Says Goodbye to its Shopfront
One of Auckland's most iconic record stores, Marbecks, is closing its physical doors after more than nine decades.