Dan Condon has been Double J's Music Editor since the station's launch in 2014. He has worked as a music journalist for 20 years, and had a short spell working as a professional musician during the post-punk revival of the 2000s. His Hard Quiz subject would be the band Ween, but he's too scared of what Tom Gleeson might say about that to do anything about it. He owns too many records.
On Spotify Wrapped day, we share the music we loved. But sometimes the data just doesn't seem to match up with our expectations.
Kendrick Lamar, King Stingray and masterclasses in soul and dream pop lead this week's new albums round-up.
After almost a decade of deep grief, Nick Cave is finding joy again. And it shows.
First Nations artists win big at an ARIA Awards ceremony that celebrates the breadth of Australian music.
Here are some of the releases that were nominated for this year's ARIA awards.
The career-spanning documentary makes a strong attempt to convey what makes Midnight Oil one of the world's most powerful rock bands.
It's Australian music's biggest month of the year. These albums give you five great ways to celebrate.
From an abusive relationship to the cancer battle that's stopped him from singing, the notoriously private John Farnham doesn't hold back in his first autobiography.
"I was starting to feel really ashamed of my big personality": Why one of our most Australian-sounding bands moved to Los Angeles.
After the enormous success of Padam Padam, Kylie offers us more of the same pleasing pop on Tension II. And we have four more great new albums for you to listen to.
For Dannii Minogue, it's not just a great pop song, it's a reminder of her sister's strength and the power of the community that surrounds them.
Remember the late, great singer-songwriter via some of the best moments in his prolific recording catalogue, admired by everyone from Johnny Cash to Janis Joplin.
The trailer for the highly anticipated Australian version of The Office is here and we have thoughts. So many thoughts, it warranted an article.
After 40 years at the top of the hip-hop game, Chuck D knows one thing for certain: everything is always changing.
It's been a massive fortnight for new albums — here are five of the best, from Nick Cave, Missy Higgins, Fred again.. and more.
Elsy Wameyo had the Australian music industry buzzing with her first EP. But in order to get the best out of herself, she had to leave the country.
We bring you the best new albums worth hearing this week, including Sabrina Carpenter's sugary pop, Fontaines D.C.'s bleak Irish post-punk and Emily Wurramara's warm and heartfelt return.
From a surprise Jack White release to the latest from Aussie music mainstays, here's five albums worth your time this week.
Bluesfest has been a hugely popular musical celebration every Easter for over 35 years. Next year it all comes to an end.
With hundreds of millions of streams and a spot on the massive Twisters soundtrack, The Red Clay Strays are ready to take their authentic, soulful country music to the world.
"I will not be able to continue with the rest of my live shows this year in order to focus on my physical health and overall wellbeing," the 23-year-old singer posted overnight.
James Blake no longer has a major label deal, so he's becoming an "armchair expert" in the ways of the music business. He shares what he's learnt, and what's coming next.
From a Tame Impala/King Gizzard side project to a surprise UK chart hit, here are five albums worth your attention this week.
When they're not busy converting the French to the wonder of Australian cheese, Roy & HG have a keen eye on our athletes' chances in Paris.
It might have taken 12 years, but Cigarettes After Sex have found a massive audience. Surprisingly, a lot of their new fans are teenagers.