This week in Australian music: Baker Boy teams up with Imagine Dragons, G Flip reaches icon status, and Confidence Man drops a new album to rave reviews from a few megastars. Dive into all the headlines from tomorrow’s stacked episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED here.
Kylie Minogue drops 17th studio album Tension 2
Kylie Minogue has released her 17th studio album Tension 2, featuring nine brand-new tracks that have sent fans into a frenzy. She also took her promo to the next level with a cute guest spot on Britain’s CBeebies Bedtime Stories, charming fans of all ages.
Confidence Man release new album 3am (LA LA LA) with a string of superstar fans
Confidence Man put their electro-pop spin on Kylie’s lead single Lights Camera Action, while dropping their latest album 3am (LA LA LA), inspired by late-night recording sessions in East London. The album already has U2’s The Edge’s stamp of approval as well as man-of-the-hour Noel Gallagher.
The Corrs stack their Australian tour with local talent
Folk-pop group The Corrs have announced their 2025 Australian tour, featuring homegrown talent like Delta Goodrem, Gabriella Cilmi, and Bachelor Girl on the lineup.
Baker Boy collaborates with Imagine Dragons
Baker Boy has teamed up with Las Vegas hitmakers Imagine Dragons for a reimagined version of Take Me To The Beach, singing in Yolngu Matha language.
Mia Ray and Alice Ivy drop tracks stateside
Mia Wray is gearing up to release her latest single Nice To Meet You, while Alice Ivy drops Do I Need To Know What Love Is? featuring Josh Tesky. Both artists have been teasing new music from Los Angeles.
Troye Sivan and Charli XCX take Los Angeles by storm
Troye Sivan and Charli XCX kicked off their Sweat Tour with a sold-out show in Los Angeles. The night was star-studded, with appearances from Halsey, The Kid LAROI, and Tate McRae, who performed You with Troye on stage.
Ziggy Alberts celebrates streaming milestone
Folk singer Ziggy Alberts is celebrating as his hit track Runaway has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, solidifying his place as a top indie artist.
Empire of the Sun celebrates 1 billion streams
Empire of the Sun’s 2008 hit Walking On A Dream has reached 1 billion streams. The band is about to kick off their Ask That God Tour and headline next year’s Party In The Paddock festival.
G Flip gets icon status with wax figure
G Flip has reached icon status, being honoured with their very own wax figure at Madam Tussauds Sydney. Meanwhile, they’re hard at work on their third album.
Rufus Du Sol tops the ARIA Australian Albums Chart
Rufus Du Sol’s fifth studio album Inhale/Exhale has hit #1 on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart, following their stunning homecoming show in Sydney.
Don’t forget to vote in the ARIA Awards
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