Tiana Speter, Journalist

"We sat in the room together and just thought: what happens if we try and write the heaviest thing we've ever written?"

Experts and leading figures from the Australian music industry discuss the ongoing mental health impacts and repercussions the industry faces as we approach the 18-month mark of the COVID-19 crisis, alongside hope and support for how the industry will collectively survive.

'The Voice Australia' returns for its tenth season this weekend, but before the chairs spin in the blind auditions and the contestants take the stage, here's everything you need to know about the all killer, no filler 2021 edition. With new coaches, a new format and a whole army of new voices vying for the crown this year, we take you through what's new, what's changed, some past controversies and a look back at previous winners of 'The Voice' to see where they are now.

After 18 months of COVID-19 in Australia and the subsequent postponement and cancellation of thousands of gigs, Australia's music industry is facing its greatest-ever challenge. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts of Australia Paul Fletcher and Shadow Minister for the Arts Tony Burke speak with 'The Music' about the ongoing crisis for the live sector.

It's been just over 30 years since Daryl Braithwaite's iconic anthem 'The Horses' was released; and what better way to celebrate and brighten up the cooler months than by donning some official merch. Surfboards, tea towels, socks - howzat!

"I have a really good relationship with the 'stress' of music now."

"An intoxicating bridge between So Cal chill, sharp polish and heady carefree days spent sans face masks."

"Watch at own risk!"

Vale Andy Glitre, a true Australian pioneer and industry legend.

Aunty Donna's Mark Bonnano and Broden Kelly metaphorically get in the kiln today with 'The Green Room' host Tiana Speter for some beautiful mayhem and moments of insight ahead of the group's impending 'The Magical Dead Cat Tour'. (No cats were killed in the making of this episode).

Offering grocery kits and support to those heavily affected by the ongoing COVID disruptions, Khalsa Aid Australia is throwing the call out to musicians, artist and music industry workers affected by the lockdowns and restrictions. 'The Music' spoke to hip hop artist and Khalsa Aid volunteer L-FRESH The LION to learn more.

Before the Foo Fighters went disco, many bands and artists have turned the tables in the past with side hustles or stylistic flips entirely exceeding expectations. Today, we revisit some of these secret and not-so-secret diversions: kids bops, metal Christmas tunes and punk gone mariachi? It's all here.