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2 months ago | themusic.com.au | Cyclone Wehner

Victor Ray is primed to be the next busker-turned-superstar following Ed Sheeran and Tones And I. He's already playing increasingly larger venues in the UK. But, about to hit Australia for the first time, the humble Stay For A While singer hasn't forgotten his come-up as a street performer. "Strangers on the street would be like, 'Oh, you should do this – you could make it!'" he reminisces. Ray's press releases are full of impressive streaming and social media stats in addition to media accolades.

Mar 10, 2025 | themusic.com.au | Cyclone Wehner

More Groove Armada The UK house music legends Groove Armada fulfilled a farewell Australian live tour in 2022 – sadly missing Naarm/Melbourne. But, ironically, Andy Cato and Tom Findlay have since been even more visible as DJs. In 2024 they returned to Oz, closing the AO Finals Festival as co-headliners Rudimental mingled with punters, followed by an afterparty ("afters") at The Espy. For the remainder of the year, Groove Armada DJed around Europe. Last summer, they played The Glade at Glastonbury.

Mar 4, 2025 | themusic.com.au | Cyclone Wehner

Dom Dolla performing at The Domain, Sydney (Credit: Shevin Dissanayake) In 2025, Australian electronic dance music is a hugely successful global export. Our DJs are touring internationally, landing prominent residencies in Ibiza and Las Vegas, and headlining major festivals. Sydney/Eora's Timmy Trumpet is currently #5 in DJ Mag's influential Top 100 DJs poll. In fact, Australian DJs have long joined the international circuit, with many relocating to Los Angeles, London, or Berlin.

Feb 17, 2025 | countrytown.com | Cyclone Wehner

More Darius Rucker In 2024, the release of Beyoncé Knowles' historic COWBOY CARTER – which latterly won both 'Album Of The Year' and 'Best Country Album' at the Grammy Awards – renewed discussions about the pivotal role of Black country artists that began when she recorded Daddy Lessons for LEMONADE. Beyoncé stated that the controversy generated by her performing the song at the 50th Country Music Association Awards (CMA's) alongside The Chicks prompted COWBOY CARTER.

Feb 17, 2025 | themusic.com.au | Cyclone Wehner

Ganavya (Credit: Carlos Cruz/Supplied by Perth Festival) The Tamil American artist Ganavya Doraiswamy believes in destiny. "I think things find me," she says. "I feel like things tend to find us when we need them."It was by chance that Ganavya – who, using 'Ganavya' mononymously, blends South Asian classical and devotional traditions with spiritual jazz and ambitronica – watched a video of Sheila Chandra, from the British band Monsoon, performing her '80s New Wave hit Ever So Lonely.