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Kalani Artis
Kalani Artis On Musicians Making A Difference: ‘There's A Home Within Everything & Everyone’
MMAD is celebrating 10 years of MMAD Day this year by building up lyrical “homes” for at-risk Aussie kids in need.
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Big Heavy Stuff
The Official Biography Of Big Heavy Stuff: Part Two
In part two of the official biography of Big Heavy Stuff, Nick Kennedy takes The Music through the 20th anniversary of 'Dear Friends And Enemies.'
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The Scenic Hotel
The Unmatched Hospitality Of The Scenic Hotel: The "Best" Bands Have Ever Been Treated By A Venue
“That’s what should be a bigger part of the conversation - raising fees for artists and just paying people correctly for how much joy they can bring," the hotel says.
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Dean Lewis
Dean Lewis: ‘We Don't Actually Get To Decide What A Hit Is Anymore’
"I've given up virality to tell the story of the songs... that short-form virality is sorta like McDonald’s and desperate."
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Jess Day
Jess Day: "I Needed A Place To Put All That Anger"
A journey through Jess Day's latest album, 'A Garden of Small Disappointments" - a decade in the making.
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Swapmeet
Swapmeet: "It’s Easy To Feel Like A Secret In Adelaide"
The indie-rock group on their ongoing journey, and on receiving the most nominations of any band at this year's SA Music Awards.
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'Yeah The Boys' by Stefan Hunt & Vanessa Marian
SHORT FILM PREMIERE: Stefan Hunt & Vanessa Marian - 'Yeah The Boys'
Set to a score by The Avalanches, the 8-minute short film is a hazy depiction of Australian larrikinism and modern day understandings of masculinity.
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Great Gable
'It Makes Me Appreciate Growing Up In Western Australia': Great Gable On Their Latest Album 'Small Fry'
'Small Fry' marks the third album for the WA indie-rock favourites, and the first time they have recorded in Perth since 2018.
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Kim Wilde
When Kim Wilde’s Audience Get Excited About ‘Kids In America,’ ‘It's Hard Not To Get Excited With Them’
Kim Wilde has a long, "lovely" history with Australia - and she'll return for a greatest hits tour this month. She discusses her love for music, gardening, performing with family, and more.
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Have A Good Day & Drea
'One Big Love Song': Have A Good Day Release 'Floating'
Fellow WA artist Drea also features on the soaring synthy single.
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Rage Against The Machine, PJ Harvey, Cold Chisel, Redgum
Time To Revisit 15 Powerful Anti-War Songs
Here are 15 powerful anti-war songs to inspire listeners and artists alike during times of conflict.
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Skyhooks
Re-'Living In The 70's' – The Sensational Story Of The Record That Changed Australian Music Forever
"We legitimised the idea of being an Australian band," says Skyhooks' Red Symons.