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Shirley Manson Is Demanding Better 2001's Beautiful Garbage represented a shift in sound for the American/Scottish group, who had found global success with their 1995 debut Garbage ... Chart and going on to be the year's 29th highest selling album in Australia.  Speaking with The Music earlier this year (ahead of the release of the band

Australia's club exports, whether it be through the club-focused project he's most known for - a.k.a. Mall Grab - or the many projects and aliases he explores alternative sounds

learn that Mel Bailey is making some of the most potent music in Australia at the moment - especially as somewhat of a new addition to the country's next generation ... that underpins the entirety of BLOOM , linking together even the most far-reaching of sounds on the EP - including those assisted by good pals Kwame and XIRO (on  Wait

image by Max Dona. We're always getting excited about new additions to Australia's next generation, and that is perhaps what draws us so intensely to Selasie ... themes does it usually cover?  I want to curate a new sound for Australia, it’s therapeutic and introspective. Some would say it’s alternative rap. Overall

Three Imaginary Boys and 1984's The Top.  The Cure were last in Australia as part of Vivid LIVE in 2019 where the band celebrate the 30th anniversary ... joked that the song would be “genius” if they had intended for it to sound like they were that drunk." Read the full review here

artists on Australia's outer edges; a home for the collection of artists that don't fill the conventional mould - the standard set of sounds - that is pushed by radio ... with some of dance music's pioneers. They're all artists who centre their sound in different niches and different sub-genres, but yet, they're all artists that come

warped surroundings that producers Nerdie and pokari.sweat create. It sounds unlike anything else we've ever heard - from Australia and otherwise - and for a group like 1300, that seems ... DALI HART, pokari.sweat and Nerdie.  What’s your music like? What does it sound like? What kind of themes does it usually cover?  Our inspirations come from

facets of their sound and the over-arching themes common within their songwriting; these singles earning the band a spot as ones to watch in West Australia's musical future ... Demand  - amongst a wash of shows that presented how they convey their sound on the live stage (when they were able to, that is). The album felt like

work.  STFU  is a statement; a welcoming to his sound and the versatility that shows within it - when you contrast it against something like  Drunk Kids ... pandemic; a time which sadly, has exposed so much xenophobia within communities both in Australia and overseas. STFU  tackles that, channelling the frustration and storm of emotions he felt

Looking tentatively to the future as the music industry clings on for dear life, Australia Council CEO Adrian Collette is entirely familiar with the challenges that lie ahead ... music world has not entirely broken despite incessant roadblocks and hurdles; and, as Secret Sounds co-CEO Paul Piticco  aptly put it: "the music scene is a first responder

finally announce our signing to Run On Records/Modern Sky UK and Dew Process in Australia. Being an independent band for many years it feels great to have a solid backing ... obvious first single choice for us, doesn’t stray too far from our sound and is super upbeat and catchy," added guitarist Tom Peppitt . Check out the track below

Australian-manufactured vaccine is also set be renamed, with AstraZeneca registering the name with Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Despite the rebrand being one step closer to the vaccine ... guidelines", while lobbying continues for the vaccine to be recognised.  While it does sound like all bad news, there are reports that the vaccine may still be recognised