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'It's A Once In A Lifetime Occurrence': Earth, Wind & Fire On Keeping The Flame Burning For Five Decades
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by Emma Newbury
Features / Music
Five Tracks We're Excited To Hear On Peach PRC's Wandering Spirit Tour
As Peach PRC readies the release of her debut album, 'Porcelain,' she'll kick off her Wandering Spirit tour in mid-March.
Features / Opinion
OP-ED: J NUI – 'I Fell For An AI Artist, And That's A Problem'
What does AI music mean for human-made art? What does it mean for musicians? Emerging Meanjin/Brisbane powerhouse J Nui explores the complex questions for The Music.
Features / Music
Nine Aussie Musicians (And One Kiwi) Who Caught The Eye Of International Acts
Australia is renowned for its talented musicians, but sometimes acts from across the seas take it upon themselves to absorb our local talent into their ranks.
Features / Music
What Do Funny People Listen To?
Australia’s top comedians share the music soundtracking their lives in 2026.
Features / Music
'This Is Real, It's Happening, & I'm In It': Mia Wray On Stadium Tours, Intimate Shows & Her Second Record
"I love my first record so much, but I don't think it reflects the live experience, and that's what I'm trying to do with this next record."
Features / Interviews
From New Zealand To Nashville, Six60 Are True To Their Roots
Even after going 200 times Platinum (count 'em), these Kiwi conquerors are still finding new ways to innovate, expand and claim their turf.
Features / Music
When Fame Met Sally: 'Art School Reverie' Is The Sound Of Sally Seltmann Thriving
Gently mixing pop, folk, electro and a distinct view of the world for decades, 'Art School Reverie' sees slow-burn legend Sally Seltmann inviting some delightful nostalgia with her strong and simple songwriting.
Features / Music
Vulnerability In The Face Of Darkness: Romanie Insists 'It’s Not That Funny'
The Belgium-born Melbourne-based musician has an intimate discussion with The Music about the highs and lows of her musical journey ahead of her upcoming sophomore album release.
Features / Music
'How Far Can You Go With An Instrumental Band?': Grim Rhythm Accept The Challenge
After almost a decade between albums, Melbourne trio Grim Rhythm come roaring back with a wordless record that's also surprisingly diverse.
Features / Music
'We Knew That It Was Pretty Special': Cartel Reflect On 20 Years Of 'Chroma'
As Cartel make their return to Australia for the first time in 13 years, frontman Will Pugh looks back on the stellar debut that changed everything for them.
Features / Music
Hello, 'Goodbye': How Punk Sellouts, Rock Queens And The Year From Hell Shaped MAY-A's Debut Album
The former Hottest 100 chart-topper went through the ringer, but has come out the other side stronger than ever on her fiery debut album.
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