Sam Wall, Journalist

Who's got the golden ticket?

Ahead of their labels' Brunswick Music Festival showcases, Lorrae McKenna and Tom Larnach-Jones of Our Golden Friend and Milk! Records chat about the joys of the job, adapting post-COVID, and having a cat for a CEO.

Black Country, New Road members Tyler Hyde and Lewis Evans chat with Sam Wall about cutting the angst on their debut album, 'For The First Time'.

There's no shortage of talented acts around the country right now. Here's 25 of the acts we're expecting big things from in 2021.

"It feels pretty vital that platforms like MMW start the ball rolling. The arts need as many institutions as possible to get behind them right now."

We're putting 2020 behind us and looking to the new year with stars in our eyes, hope in our hearts and whole lotta excitement about these pending releases. Here's just some of what you can expect in 2021.

2020 - the year gigs were isolated and intimate.

Originally planned as a one-time streaming event, 'Idiot Prayer: Nick Cave Alone At Alexandra' is now getting a cinematic run (and album release). Does it still land without its initial context?

As COVID restrictions ease, regional Victorian venue owners couldn't be happier that music is back in the mix, even if conditions are still extremely precarious.

'The Music' team on the albums you need to hear from 2020.