All the headlines from the latest episode below
ARIA AMPLIFIED continues today with the most successful week of 2024 for Australian music on the ARIA Albums Chart; Fisher, Kylie and Amyl rubbing shoulders with some global heavyweights, Missy taking out this year’s ARIA Hall of Fame Award and plenty more. Dive directly into the headlines from episode two below and see what all the noise is about.
Let’s get into it:
Amy Shark tops the ARIA Album Charts
Amy Shark’s new album Sunday Sadness debuts at #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, marking her third consecutive #1 album.
Grinspoon makes a triumphant return
After 12 years, Grinspoon is back with their album Whatever, Whatever, climbing up the charts alongside Amy Shark.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s 26th album
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard release their 26th album, Flight b741, which gets a nod on NPR’s All Songs Considered.
3%’s debut album hits the top 15
First Nations supergroup 3% makes a strong debut with their album KILL THE DEAD, landing at #12.
The Kid LAROI Celebrates in Vegas
The Kid LAROI marks his 21st birthday on stage in Vegas with Marshmallow and a heartwarming post from his girlfriend, Tate McRae.
Amyl and the Sniffers win over the U.S.
After opening for the Foo Fighters in LA, Amyl and the Sniffers are gaining fans like Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Kesha.
Miss Kaninna’s rising stardom
Miss Kaninna announces her first headline tour and drops a new track, Dawg In Me, while coolly acknowledging Amyl and the Sniffers as her new fans.
Mundi Mundi Bash draws record crowds
The Mundi Mundi Bash in Broken Hill sees its largest crowd yet, with performances by Ella Hooper, Ash Grunwald, and Casey Barnes.
Fisher’s famous friend
Aussie producer Fisher is making waves in the U.S., with reality TV star Snooki among his new fans.
Kylie Minogue drops a new single
Kylie teams up with The Blessed Madonna to release her latest track, Edge of Saturday Night, just in time for the weekend.
Peach PRC’s pinktastic new video
Peach PRC is living her best life in her latest music video, bringing all the fun and colour her fans love.
Missy Higgins joins the ARIA Hall of Fame
Missy Higgins is set to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, with heartfelt congratulations pouring in.
Always Live announces massive lineup
Missy Higgins, Chet Faker, Baker Boy, and more will take part in Victoria’s Always Live music festival, celebrating live music across the state.
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