This week: new albums from Olivia Rodrigo, Kylie Minogue and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers. Also: gurlz rock!, acknowledging greatness, too young to be this washed, resolutely Canberra, into the algorithm, forever caping for Seether, corporate covers bands, enjoying bits a lot versus enjoying lots of bits, puff pastry, relatable content, stop trying to make O-Rod happen, Kim Petras ≠ Kim Mulkey, Rosalia drivebys, album Venn diagrams, attempt sixteen, return invitations, Scooter McGavin, Fire walk with me, palate cleansers, the best sort of music collaboration, the Streets have no shame, the Dr Yobbo School of Parenting and Max don’t have sex with your ex, it will make your life complex. 

Next week: The Rolling Stones | Electric Six | Beastwars doing niche NZ covers
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