David James Young, Journalist

David James Young

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

Lenka

'I've Become More Wisened To What Music Can Do': Lenka Is Living For 'Good Days' On Her Seventh Album

On 'Good Days', Lenka has not only found what works for her but has done so in a manner that feels inspired.

Features / Music

Zeano

'It's Just A Few Songs To Remember Me By': Ball Park Music's Dean Hanson Strips It Back For His Humble Zeano Debut

Despite a recent cricket injury, Ball Park Music guitarist Dean Hanson has just hit his debut solo album for six.

Features / Music

D'Arcy Spiller

'It's An Album Of Transition, Grief And Anger': D'Arcy Spiller Spills Her Guts On Her Sharp, Succinct Debut

D'Arcy Spiller's debut album is just 25 minutes long, but the now Sydney-based artist wastes no time reckoning with death, love and the weight of expectations.

Features / Music

Sarah McLeod & Dallas Frasca

'There's So Much More We Can Do': Dallas Frasca Reflects On Her Ambitious 'Green Electric' Tour

Two of Australian rock's most beloved women have been hitting the road differently this year - and they hope others will follow suit.

Features / Interviews

Six60

From New Zealand To Nashville, Six60 Are True To Their Roots

Even after going 200 times Platinum (count 'em), these Kiwi conquerors are still finding new ways to innovate, expand and claim their turf.

Features / Music

MAY-A

Hello, 'Goodbye': How Punk Sellouts, Rock Queens And The Year From Hell Shaped MAY-A's Debut Album

The former Hottest 100 chart-topper went through the ringer, but has come out the other side stronger than ever on her fiery debut album.

Features / Interviews

Meg Mac

“It's Such A Trap”: Meg Mac Refuses To Be Another Tragic Tale On 'It's My Party'

Meg Mac knows who you think she is, but on album four, she's past the point of caring. She speaks openly with The Music about its unexpected but entirely welcome creation.

Features / Music

Regurgitator

Becoming The Gurge: How Regurgitator Survived Trends, Failures And A Bubble To Become Oz-Rock Icons

We take a look at Regurgitator's entire discography to date, reflecting on the still-evolving legacy of one of the country's most distinctive and idiosyncratic bands.

Features / Music

The Herd

'We Were Tapping Into A Deep Vein Of Cultural Importance': The Herd Reflect On 20 Years Of 'The Sun Never Sets'

The unpredictable Herd released their defining album 20 years ago – and now, the gang is back together for their first national tour in ages.

Features / Music

Vika & Linda, The Cruel Sea & Grinspoon

Since They Left Us: 30 Australian Acts Who Took Over A Decade To Follow Up An Album

Not every band can be as prolific as King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, with many iconic artists taking a long time to deliver what your ears have waited years for.

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.

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