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by Twistie Chaney
Features / Interviews
Leftfield’s Neil Barnes: “Actually 'Leftism,' I Hated For Years – I Couldn't Listen To It”
As Leftfield prepare their return to Australia, Neil Barnes shares stories about 'Leftism,' working with John Lydon and Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten, and other tales with The Music.
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Saying Goodbye To Bob “Bongo” Starkie
Footage of the Skyhooks' star's farewell gig has now been released.
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Perth Festival 2026: The Most Isolated City in The World Is Also The Most Creative
This year’s edition of Perth Festival has over 100 events to seek out around town, so The Music has gone behind the scenes to give you a small taster of what’s on and what’s still to come.
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'There's No Chance We Can Make It Happen': Inside Thornhill’s Last-Minute Good Things Festival Performance
As Thornhill prepare to tour the country, vocalist Jacob Charlton discusses replacing Alpha Wolf at the Good Things Festival with three hours notice, how Sleep Token chose them as their support act, and new Thornhill music.
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Six O’Clock News: Songs Inspired By Real Life Stories
While recent news stories from the US have inspired myriad protest songs, here are 12 examples of tracks inspired by contemporary historical events.
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Nathan Hudson & The Return Of Faker: 'I Found Myself Going Around The Block Many, Many Times To Get Home'
14 years since Faker last released new music as a band, the project has re-emerged with 'Comet' – the first taste of their upcoming record, 'Enjoy Your Problems.'
Features / Interviews
Cut Copy: 20 Years In And Exactly Where They Need To Be
The Music catches up with Cut Copy's Dan Whitford, who recounts the impact of 20 years of music and seven albums.
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'It's The Key To Our Longevity': The Bronx Swap Hardcore Punk For Mariachi Once More
The Bronx's Matt Caughthran discusses the latest album under their Mariachi El Bronx moniker, and how both acts are coming together for their upcoming Australian tour.
Features / Interviews
Kisschasy’s Darren Cordeux Finds His Way Home On ‘The Terrors Of Comfort’
With new album ‘The Terrors Of Comfort’, Kisschasy haven’t forgotten who they are, but they certainly aren’t done exploring what they’re capable of.
Features / Music
Yen At Work: Wabi-Sabi Take Aussie Prog Rock To Japan
“The music has already been described as ‘cinematic’ which I take as a great compliment," explains David Cafe of Wabi-Sabi.
Features / Music
'I Don’t Think Christian Music Can Be Considered A Genre, It's A Marketing Place': 27 Years Of Today's Christian Music Charts
After almost three decades of charting Christian music in Australia, it's clear that the genre is as popular as ever – despite any baggage that may come with mere mention of the genre's name.
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