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The Go-Betweens' Amanda Brown, Lindy Morrison & John Willsteed
‘We Were Just Passionate About Making Good Songs’: Lindy Morrison & Amanda Brown Reflect On The Go-Betweens’ ‘16 Lovers Lane’
As they prepare to once again revisit The Go-Betweens’ seminal sixth album ‘16 Lovers Lane,’ original members Lindy Morrison and Amanda Brown remember how for them it was always about building a legacy.
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The Whitlams
‘The Ultimate Revenge Is Continued Success’: The Whitlams Reflect On A Career Well-Lived
The Whitlams’ orchestral show is a tour de force of emotion and classic songs.
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The Wellingtons
Melbourne Band’s Moving Tribute To The Muffs
‘Sad Today’ celebrates Kim Shattuck: “Just a bubble of goodwill and joy.”
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Platonic Sex
‘Being On The Inside And Pushing Out, Wanting To Escape, To Grow’: Platonic Sex Talk Debut Album ‘Face To The Flywire’
On their debut album, the Brisbane quartet distil five years of growth, community, and catharsis into 12 stunning tracks.
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DJ Small FRY
‘Wonky But Well-Rounded Music Selections’: DJ Small FRY Readies A Celebration Of Asian Culture For Sydney Observatory's Moon Festival
With the Melbourne-based artist DJ Small FRY (aka Vivan Vo) heading to Sydney for next month’s Moon Festival, the acclaimed selector discusses influences, musical discovery, and K-dramas.
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Momma
Momma On How Their Musical Journey 'Feels Like A New Incarnation Of The Band Every Single Time'
Ahead of their 2026 Australian tour, American rock band Momma reflect on the process behind their latest album, 'Welcome To My Blue Sky.'
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Skyhooks' Original Line-Up In 2005
The Tragic Tale Of Skyhooks’ First Lead Singer
New footage of his final gig has just been released.
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Suzi
Suzi’s ‘Patchwork’ Of Catharsis, Courage And Forming 'A Beautiful Community Without Conforming'
Suzi shares with The Music how embarking on her baring-all debut album ‘Patchwork’ has been “the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my whole life, but so worth it.”
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Keli Holiday
'I Thought My Phone Was Glitching': Keli Holiday Reacts To Whirlwind Success Of 'Dancing2'
“It was really this visceral, wholesome, human thing that made me cry tears of joy,” says Holiday of his song's surprise impact.
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The Presets
Slipping And Sliding And Out Of Control: The Presets’ ‘Beams’ Turns 20
A look back at Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes’ breakout debut album 20 years after its release.
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Kaytlyn Johnson
‘The First Step Is Listening To Young People’: Kaytlyn Johnson On Finding The Way From A Small Town To The Big Stage
"Growing up in the country can be an isolating experience but it really helps to find a few role models with the same aspirations as you."
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Selve
Selve: ‘First Nations Music Should Be Held In The Same Regard As Places Like Abbey Road’
Selve’s Loki Liddle tells The Music about making the band’s new album, Breaking Into Heaven, on Jabirr Jabirr Country, and in Paris and London.