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Emma Whines, Journalist

Emma Whines is Meanjin/Brisbane based writer and musician. She’s written for a range of publications including Fashion Journal Magazine, Starving Kids, Blank GC, The Glitter and Gold and The Music. Finishing up her Bachelors degree last year, majoring in International Relations and Writing, she is keen to delve further into the media and communications industry while continuing to write about culturally important issues, music news and politics. Currently, she works at SGC Media, writing for The Music. When she’s not at work, you can find her scouring gumtree for mid century furniture, or reading a book in the Meanjin sun.

News / Music
The Strokes Unveil Massive Singles Vinyl Box Set
The box set will include singles from their first three albums, B-sides and rarities.
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5SOS Unveil New Deluxe Vinyl Package for '5SOS5'
Available in a variety of colours, die-hard fans and collectors will love this release.
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Netflix Hit 'Wednesday' Breaths New Life Into The Cramps' 'Goo Goo Muck'
Will The Cramps follow in Kate Bush's footsteps and be the next Netflix-created hit?
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Axl Rose Injures Fan At Adelaide Guns N’ Roses’ Show
“My mind went, ‘Oh my God, my face is caved in."
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Party In The Paddock Expands Line-Up With Major International Artists
"We’re ready to solidify PITP’s legacy and evolve again, into an Australian music festival institution, with your help, of course."
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New Vest Will Allow Deaf Music Lovers To 'Feel' Music At Tamworth Festival
"It was a beautiful ripple down through the vest, so you could really get a sense of the fine tones."
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High Demand For Pill Testing in ACT Sees Punters Turned Away
"We will be hoping to increase our operating hours further in the lead-up to other large festivals or events."
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'Spicks & Specks' Won't Return In 2023
“It will be back but we haven’t got broadcast date – it won’t be 2023.”
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CresFest Reveals Second Wave of Artists For 2023 Line-up
CresFest is gearing up for a major 2023 festival with a lineup that boasts some of the best local, national and international artists from the contemporary folk scene.
Features / Music
A Near-death Experience Made NSW Muso Meadowhip Prioritise Music
“I remember being in the hospital and saying to the neurosurgeon, 'why did this happen to me?'"
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Brisbane Powerhouse Launches New Immersive Festival
"We're bringing some of the world's most innovative creators and performers to Brisbane."
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The Teskey Brothers Shock Fans With Line-up Split
"This year we decided to bring it back to where it all began, just the two of us brothers making the music we love."