Cyclone Wehner, Contributor

Cyclone Wehner

Cyclone Wehner is a Melbourne journalist writing about R&B, hip hop, dance music, synth-pop, and film/TV. She's interviewed everyone from Beyoncé to Daft Punk to Jane Campion. Cyclone has also DJed at feted clubs like Revolver. She is obsessed with vampires and, currently, curating concept playlists.

Features / Interviews

ATARASHII GAKKO!

ATARASHII GAKKO!: 'We're Constantly Refining And Reimagining Our Performances'

We caught up with ATARASHII GAKKO! about celebrating 10 years, their sonic aesthetic, live show and future plans ahead of their long-awaited Australian debut.

Features / Interviews

The 046

The 046 Secure Their 'Legacy In Motion': 'We're Gonna Start Dropping Albums Again, Hopefully Every Year'

Reflecting on an "unbelievable" year and looking to the future, The 046 deny rumours of hip-hop's decline and call on Warren G and Snoop Dogg to collaborate.

Features / Music

WILSN

'My First Album Wasn't Quite Where I Am Now’: WILSN Is In Full Flower With ‘Bloom’

"It's a bit more matured in the topics and having more of a deeper understanding of love and loss and hope and all those sorts of things," WILSN (aka Shannon Busch) says of her newest album.

Features / Interviews

Ruel

'The First Time I'd Written About Love In That Way': Ruel Returns To His Roots On 'Kicking My Feet'

Outlining the inspirations behind tracks on his long-awaited new album, 'Kicking My Feet,' Ruel opens up about his journey from Sydney to Los Angeles ahead of a triumphant homecoming.

Features / Music

Stevan

‘Sonically, People Are Seeing The Weird Stuff Win’: Stevan Discusses The Maturity And Growth Of ‘Arrested Development’

As Stevan releases his latest project, 'Arrested Development,' it's clear this genre-defying artist is coming into his own as an ever-evolving creative.

Features / Interviews

Ninajirachi

Ninajirachi Explores The 'World And Lore Building' Behind Debut LP 'I Love My Computer'

"I just hope that people will give it a listen from start to finish and find something that they like on there," Australian DJ, producer, and vocalist Ninajirachi tells The Music.

Industry / Feature

Darcus Beese

Darcus Beese On BIGSOUND & His Expansive Career: 'I Wanted To Wake Up Being In The Artist Business'

Ahead of his inaugural Australian trip as BIGSOUND 2025 speaker, British music executive Darcus Beese takes The Music through his incredible career.

Industry / Feature

Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, John Cale

Can Music Tourism Shore Up The Australian Economy?

With global superstars heading Down Under for headline shows and festivals, live music continues to contribute to Australia's economy and nightlife.

Features / Music

Ant J Steep, HAAi, Logic1000, Cassian

Like A Rolling Stone: Why Are So Many DJs Leaving Australia?

Pursuing lands of opportunity or moving away from declining opportunities at home? Australian DJs reflect on their decisions and experiences since moving overseas.

Features / Interviews

BIG WETT

BIG WETT On Her Empowering, Edgy New EP 'RISK IT': 'I've Always Had An Anarchist Spirit'

"I'd rather be a novelty than average or forgotten," BIG WETT states, offering pearls of wisdom while digging into her lascivious, edgy and amusing new EP, 'RISK IT.'

Web Story / Gallery

Cyndi Lauper

Live Review: Cyndi Lauper, The Veronicas @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

The biggest revelation of the show was Cyndi Lauper's voice - deeper, more resonant and occasionally operatic.

Features / Interviews

Victor Ray

Victor Ray On His Debut Australian Tour: 'It's Quite A Soulful Experience; It's Very Raw'

The British artist teases ahead of his debut Australian tour dates, "We've found a way to make it sound grand because I love the big-sounding stuff – and a lot of my tracks kind of demand it."

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