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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
Frank Ocean Fan Threatened With Legal Action Over Homemade Coachella Film
“I did not expect a legitimate cease-and-desist from the head of legal at AEG."
News / Music
Kool & The Gang Announce New Album Ahead Of 60th Anniversairy
"With all our music over the years, people have had fun. So I’d say this album just about sums it all up.”
News / Music
Photo by James Reese
Darren Hayes Announces Separation From Partner
"After 17 years of marriage to the best person I have ever met, Richard and I have chosen to accept that our union has gently and beautifully come to rest."
Features / Music
Image Credit: James Caswell
Full Flower Moon Band: “I Wanna Give Someone A ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ Experience”
“I think I'll always be chasing that dragon. I’m just such a legacy person. I think that's how I've survived so long, honestly, without giving up.”
Features / Music
Oscar The Wild On Prioritising Friendship Over Fame
“It's easy for it to swallow you. And you know, then you get focused on like numbers and how well you're doing, and you equate it to your own personal worth, and it's just not worth it, is it?”
News / Music
Underground Playlists: New Music From Emerging Talent DIAL, Dann Dib & More
Underground Playlists are back and better than ever, thanks to the legends at Mountain Goat Beer. In fact, we’ve decided to pick out our favourite tracks each week and share them with you, so you can get to know the best of the bunch and keep your finger on the pulse. Here are this week's top picks for our Underground Playlists...
News / Music
It’s Time! Let’s Crown The Winner Of The Music's 2023 Underground Hidden Gems Comp
The winner receives $10,000 towards their music dreams, the chance to join a league of music legends in being featured as The Music’s Cover Artist, and their own custom beer can design, thanks to the legends at Mountain Goat.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Sleep Token @ The Tivoli
Bands usually find their groove in a subgenre, and their career blooms. For Sleep Token, the ability to expand and throw out the rule book was the force that set them into stardom.
News / Music
Taylor Swift, Thundercat & More: This Week's Best New Music
Each week we track down the best new music and curate it into our 'Hit List' playlist for all our readers to enjoy. Today, we've selected our top picks of the week to celebrate the songs that stood out in the crowd.
News / Music
Underground Playlists: New Music From Emerging Talent Djanaba, Oh Boy & More
Underground Playlists are back and better than ever, thanks to the legends at Mountain Goat Beer. In fact, we’ve decided to pick out our favourite tracks each week and share them with you, so you can get to know the best of the bunch and keep your finger on the pulse. Here are this week's top picks for our Underground Playlists...
News / Music
The Weeknd, Foo Fighters & More: This Week's Best New Music
Each week we track down the best new music and curate it into our 'Hit List' playlist for all our readers to enjoy. Today, we've selected our top picks of the week to celebrate the songs that stood out in the crowd.
News / Music
Mountain Goat's Cans And Bands Release Stellar Lineup Ahead of 2023 Event
Teenage Joans, Bakers Eddy and Sophisticated Dingo will hit the stage at Northcote Social Club on May 27.