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David James Young is a music journalist, amateur DJ and former podcaster working on unceded Dharawal land. He is the Guinness World Record holder for most gigs attended in one year. His other bylines include NME, Junkee, The Big Issue and The Australian.

Features / Music
Hoon
‘We've Got A Really Cool Thing Going On Down Here’: The Gong Crawl Wants To Swing The Doors Of The Steel City Wide Open
Returning for its third outing, Wollongong's Gong Crawl is back – bigger than ever, and ready to showcase the music, culture, and people of the coastal city.
Features / Music
Previous Future
‘There's A Lot Of Full-Circle Moments’: Meet Previous Future, The Restarted Party Machine
Having first played together as members of The Bennies, Previous Future is a band of familiar faces, re-launching the party out of a shared love of music's unifying power.
Features / Music
Miami Horror
'It's Never Gotten Old To Us': Over 15 Years In, Miami Horror Are Still Nostalgic For Right Now
“We always get messages, even now, that people who loved us back in the day are coming out and seeing us for the first time."
Features / Music
Justice
Top 10 Songs We're Keen To See Justice Perform Live On Their Australian Tour
As Justice gear up for their highly anticipated return to Australia, The Music has rounded up ten tracks we can't wait to hear blasting from the speakers this December.
Features / Music
Bliss N Eso
'This Isn't A Golden VIP Room – We're Just Like You': After 25 Years, Bliss N Eso Are Still Shooting For 'The Moon'
“There's a message in our music that's very human," Bliss N Eso say alongside the release of their latest record, 'The Moon (The Dark Side)'.
Features / Music
Bliss N Eso
Then Till Now: Bliss N Eso's 10 Best Songs
As Sydney hip hop icons Bliss N Eso celebrate 25 years and ready themselves to release album number nine, we take a look back at their storied discography to pluck out their brightest moments.
Features / Interviews
Pierce Brothers
The Pierce Brothers Can't Wait To Get Back To Queenscliff Music Festival
Australia's most affable siblings are celebrating 15-plus together with a huge blowout at their favourite festival – with a swag of new material to boot.
Features / Music
The Mary Wallopers
Even In A Quiet Year, The Mary Wallopers Keep Making Noise
Ahead of their return to Australia this month, the fearless Irish punks are keeping up the craíc.
Features / Music
MUDRAT
MUDRAT: “We Have To Have Hope, And Endeavour To Be Better”
Forged out of furore and chaos, MUDRAT's debut album sees power in a union of not only hip-hop and rock, but the personal and the political.
Features / Music
Playlunch
Playlunch Are Taking Their Role As Australian Music's Class Clowns Seriously
With Playlunch's 'Sex Ed' album now out in the world, the self-described 'bogan funk' outfit are enjoying their rapid ascent and unapologetic use of humour to deliver the genre-shifting good times.
Features / Opinion
Flume, Ben Lee & Missy Higgins
OP-ED: No, Actually, The Hottest 100 Shouldn't Be All-Australian
"By eliminating any and all international presence from the Hottest 100, however, you may well be creating more problems than you are solving."
Features / List
Damien Rice & Francisca Barreto
10 Iconic Damien Rice Songs We're Hoping To Hear On His Australian Tour
To celebrate Damien Rice's upcoming Australian tour, The Music has rounded up his finest musical moments that would be very much appreciated live and in concert.
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