Episode 28 of Backstage Banter is packed with music news, album discussions, festival announcements and plenty of debate.

This week Chris and Brett discuss the brand new PNAU album ‘AHHCADE’, diving into the Australian dance icons’ latest release and where it ranks amongst their biggest moments. We also tackle the big question — did The Strokes deliver with their new album, or is it a disappointment?

With Australian festival season around the corner, we chat through the massive lineups and announcements from Beyond The Valley, Lost Paradise, Wildlands and more, and why this summer is shaping up to be one of the biggest in years.

We also unpack the huge System Of A Down and Faith No More Australian tour announcement, discuss the serious allegations surrounding Jared Leto, share our favourite new releases from the week and get distracted by plenty of general music chat along the way.

A massive episode covering albums, festivals, tours, controversy and everything happening in the world of music.

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Three years on from the final Splendour in the Grass, Australia’s most iconic three-day music festival still holds a special place in our hearts.

Chris and Brett take a nostalgic trip back to North Byron Parklands to remember the unforgettable moments, legendary performances and questionable decisions that made Splendour in the Grass one of Australia’s greatest music festivals.

We revisit some of the best live sets we witnessed, our favourite places to hang out around the festival grounds and the memories we managed to hold onto after three massive days in the mud, sun and chaos.

We also attempt to build the ultimate Splendour in the Grass lineup, choosing the best possible headliners from the festival’s incredible history.

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Queens of the Stone Age are touring Australia with Primus, but Perth has been snubbed while Hobart scores a show. We unpack the massive tour announcement, Spotify’s new AI music credits and what they could mean for the industry.

We may also reveal the Good Things Festival 2026 lineup before sharing our favourite new tracks of the week. It’s another packed episode of Australian music news, festival chat and questionable opinions on Backstage Banter.

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