Conor Lochrie

4 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

The ARIA Charts are changing in a big way this year. After over 12 months of modelling and consideration to determine the best way to promote and support new Australian music, the ARIA team today announced several notable updates to its charts calculation methodology that will take effect from September 1st, 2025. From this date, the ARIA Main Charts (Singles and Albums) and the Australian Artist Singles and Albums Charts will focus exclusively on music released within the last two years.

4 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

Royel Otis have a new album on the way. Announced today, hickey will arrive on August 22nd via OURNESS / Capitol Records. It’s the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the indie-pop duo’s hit debut album, PRATTS & PAIN (2024). Explaining that lascivious title, Royel Otis share: “…because love bites harder than any other emotion in the world.”The band’s album announcement follows the release of the record’s first single, “moody”, which was initially teased at a sold-out show in Los Angeles in May.

4 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

Beyoncé welcomed her husband Jay-Z to the stage during the third and final night of her Paris concerts at Stade de France on Sunday, marking a significant moment in her ongoing Cowboy Carter tour. The appearance was the first time since December 2018 that the power couple has performed together on stage. Jay-Z joined Beyoncé for their iconic hit “Crazy in Love”, delivering his verse to the delight of the packed stadium.

4 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

Dolly Parton is set to make a triumphant return to Las Vegas this December, marking her first performances in the city since 1993. As per Rolling Stone, the country music legend has announced a limited engagement of six shows at the 4,100-seat Colosseum at Caesars Palace from December 4th through December 13th.

5 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Conor Lochrie

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly opposed Kneecap performing at Glastonbury Festival, declaring, “I don’t think that’s appropriate.”The Irish hip-hop trio have become increasingly controversial for their outspoken political statements, particularly their support for Palestine.