Jackson Langford, Journalist

Paces never lets us see him struggle to wash a track over in his charm and his skill, and his fierce rework of Chores' 'Surrender' is no different.

As she gears up to tour her latest single 'Dangerous', Jess Locke has given us an insider's outline on what makes Footscray so great.

'Glide' is only a further cementing of Tkay Maidza's status as Australia's most versatile hip-hop artist, and Hoodboi keeps her afloat effortlessly.

There were some pretty clear winners and losers across the two days at Mountain Sounds, so here's an outline of the good, the bad and the dusty.

When it comes down to it, Confidence Man are going to keep soaring whether you like it or not and 'Don't You Know I'm In A Band' is the proof.

'Voyage' is anything but a long and strenuous journey, and Litche & Woodes make sure the treasure of their collaboration is instantly tangible

We caught up with Alex Lahey to chat about how important self-reflection is, her monstrous rise to stardom and the cruciality of outspoken artists.

'Origami' should be proof that Woodes can do it all, with attention to detail& meticulous production giving us a soaring and subtle electronic moment.

Ribongia always injects his work with slightly askew tastes and bucketloads of energy, but 'Shakti' is by far his most eclectic and energetic to date.

Holiday Party have so vividly contrasted daydreaming and night terrors in 'Dream State' that it evokes a thorough listening experience.

'Good' is a shining example of how great a song can be if the artist just lets it be, and CABU and Akacia have pulled it off perfectly.

Spenda C has divulged his favourite local hip-hop artists to keep a close eye on, ranging from midnight trap lords to revolutionary icons-in-the-making.