Will Backler, Journalist

With the beloved Boorloo-venue currently fighting to keep its doors open with a series of dope fundraising gigs, we get nostalgic with venue booker Emma Adams too look back on some of The Birds best gigs.

With some long-awaited returns, solid sophmore records, veterans at the top of their game and some huge debuts, we round up the 20 best albums of the year.

In a fantastic year for Australian records, we countdown the 20 best.

Sui Zhen shares choices from the broad landscape of Australian sounds.

Emerging Boorloo-indie pop artist & producer guides us through the journey that is his impressive debut EP.

London alt-r&b singer, songwriter & producer continues his ascent with atmospheric & melodic new single + emotional video.

Aussie alt-jangle-pop supergroup take us through their charming third album track by track.

Meanjin-based five-piece follow-up their catchy & empowering debut single with a fun & fuzzy music video - take a first watch.