Staff Writer, Journalist

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.

To celebrate his new release, 'Lovesongs', Fascinator, aka Johnny Mackay from Children Collide, gives us an exclusive look behind the making of the album.

Highlights from Nothing But Thieves at Metropolis Fremantle.

To celebrate the release of their new track 'Jealousy', UK outfit Kaiser Chiefs have revealed the Top 5 Festival Moments of their career.

Men At Work's Colin Hay was granted APRA's Ted Albert Award for services to Australian music and brought the house down with this hilarious and touching speech.

Between a scattering of gum trees and rolling hills was the picture perfect festival site, where a holistic array of entertainment brought back memories of all the best elements of outdoor festivals past.

You can view all the winners from the 2023 APRA Awards here.

"When he pushes a cassette over the desk towards you and says, ‘Here’s a few songs I’d like you to record,’ you can either jump out the window or record the songs."

THE NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC CENSUS IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING.

Jeremy Sharp and Peter Gillies have set up a new independent booking agency, Craft Music, boasting an impressive roster from day one.