Best Australian Music of the Week: July 7th-13th
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Oliver Cronin: Boulevard of Hollywood Dreams
Posted in: Music FeaturesOliver Cronin isn't the type of artist to attribute his success to serendipity. He'd never tell you he was simply in the right place at the right time, or that some A&R type 'discovered' him after he uploaded a half-baked bedroom demo without a second thought. And while that script may be true for a few — and a trope for more — Cronin is unapologetic about his hustle: a bubbling talent crafted on a staunch fusion of hard work and strategy, and paired with an autopsy-like examination of industry mechanics.
Troye Sivan Wants to Know Why Kelly Clarkson Called Him Out on Her New Single
On "Mine," one particular lyric sounds like Clarkson is singing: "Troye Sivan, who the hell do you think you are?"
Just Because AI-Generated Rap Songs Go Viral Doesn’t Mean They’re Good
The fact that so many rap fans keep clamouring about how "real" they sound is an unfortunate sign of the times
Gallery: Jim Beam Welcome Sessions with Wafia
Posted in: Music PicturesJim Beam Welcome Sessions are proving themselves to be the biggest celebration of local music going around the country right now. The festivities have moved north with a special performance set from none other than Wafia. Photos by Kieran Tunbridge
Gallery: Jim Beam Welcome Sessions with Bag Raiders (DJ Set)
Posted in: Music PicturesTop-shelf musical brilliance has been everywhere lately, but no more so than in Adelaide this past month, when superstar producers Bag Raiders headed to South Australia for a massive DJ set as part of the 2023 edition of Jim Beam Welcome Sessions. Photos by Daniel Marks
The Return of Mr. Brightside
Posted in: Music FeaturesDamien Binder spent the early '90s fronting one of Auckland's best bands, Second Child. Three decades later, he's still going strong on his fifth solo album
Touch Sensitive, Nyxen, Juno Mamba And Foura Wow The Crowd With Epic DJ Set For Jack Daniel’s Make It Count Tour
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsTouch Sensitive and special guests Nyxen, Juno Mamba and Foura wowed the crowd with an epic DJ Set in Melbourne on March 29 at 170 Russel in what marked the latest stop on Jack Daniel’s Make It Count Tour. Kicking off the evening with a bang was Foura’s DJ set, which featured a mix of […]
Frank Ocean Drops Out as Coachella Headliner
“It was chaotic," singer says. "There is some beauty in chaos. It isn’t what I intended to show but I enjoy being out there and I’ll see you soon”
When Are Fake Songs Better Than Real Ones?
We discuss the weird magic of the best songs by fictional performers in movies and TV, from Daisy Jones & the Six to the Oneders
Playlists in Perpetuity: What Australian Albums Would Jessica Mauboy Take to a Desert Island?
Posted in: Music FeaturesIn this new series, Jessica Mauboy reveals which Australian albums she'd be willing to listen to in perpetuity if she found herself stranded and alone on an island
