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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.

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The Amity Affliction Announce Major Aus Tour
This tour marks the 20th anniversary of the band, which formed in 2003.
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Beloved WA Vinyl Café Eying More Live Music Amid Upgrades
The new and improved space will allow the cafe to operate with a bar licence, extending trading hours and accommodating more patrons
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MÅNESKIN Announce First Ever Aus Tour
MÅNESKIN fans are in for a massive treat this November.
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Posthumous Coolio Album Announced, First Single Released
The new single features a music video filmed before the rapper's passing.
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Duran Duran To Release New Music With Former Member Andy Taylor
The band were inspired to work on a new album after Andy Taylor revealed his ongoing battle with stage four metastatic prostate cancer.
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Opera At Jimbour To Return For 20th Anniversary Event
Opera at Jimbour will return to the stunning Jimbour House from May 5 to 7 with world-class opera and chamber music.
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Nothing But Thieves, Princess Nokia & 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.
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Nothing But Thieves Announce Major Headline Tour
The tour will accompany their already-announced performances at Groovin The Moo Festival.
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Monuments Share Huge Venue Merch Cut On European Tour
"It shouldn’t be on our fans to pick up the bill for venue cuts but also makes zero sense for us to lose money."
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Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets Announces Aus Tour
The Pink Floyd drummer will tour Australia throughout September with his new supergroup Saucerful of Secrets.
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Stan Grant Sings His Truth With Billy Bragg On Q&A
"There is no way I would be here today without the love of my grandfather, the man who never had a home."
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Underground Playlists: New Music From Emerging Talent Laurie Cave, Matahara & 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...