On Spotify Wrapped day, we share the music we loved. But sometimes the data just doesn't seem to match up with our expectations.
Did you fall in love with Angie McMahon's album? Good news, she's released a bonus EP of cathartic tunes
Five of the best new releases this week, from dance music star Jamie xx and hip hop legend LL Cool J to Angie McMahon, Ben Lee and Nilüfer Yanya.
Photo shows Angie McMahon stares wistfully out of a window with a hills hoist in the reflection, framed by a jar and plantsAustralia's dark musical prince Nick Cave rediscovers joy in one of our favourite new albums
It's been a massive fortnight for new albums — here are five of the best, from Nick Cave, Missy Higgins, Fred again.. and more.
Photo shows Close up portrait of Nick Cave, serious expression, wearing a suit and tieHer song Espresso has been caught in your head for weeks. But is Sabrina Carpenter's new album any good?
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.
Photo shows Sabrina Carpenter close up headshot on a red carpet, red lipstick and the strap of her sparkly dress visibleGrinspoon's first album in 12 years — whatever, whatever — arrives at the perfect time
From a surprise Jack White release to the latest from Aussie music mainstays, here's five albums worth your time this week.
Photo shows Four members of Aussie band Grinspoon pose in suits on white photo screen.An indie band who finally made it into the charts after 18 years, and more must-listens this week
From a Tame Impala/King Gizzard side project to a surprise UK chart hit, here are five albums worth your attention this week.
Photo shows Six men and one woman from band los campesinos stand in a parkIndigenous performer Mitch Tambo shares new didgeridoo music with a modern flavour
Mitch Tambo is well known for bringing an Indigenous interpretation to popular music. Now he’s released an album of short instrumental tracks exploring a wide range of musical genres with his incredible didgeridoo playing skills.
Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 44 seconds.Seeing a lime green square everywhere? Here's why you should listen to the album behind the meme
Our take on the zeitgeist-dominating Brat, as well as new records from modern hip-hop greats and a couple of emerging Australian artists.
Photo shows A composite of two images. Left, a picture of Charli in a white t-shirt with her black hair abound; Right, the Brat cover.Does Crowded House's new album live up to their impeccable reputation?
From brand new Crowded House to Cosmo's Midnight's long-awaited third record, these are some of the best albums released recently.
Photo shows Five members of band Crowded House before a dark red background'Forgive me!': Grimes apologises after disappointing Coachella set, plus the surprises and flops of weekend one
Plus, other entertainment news you might have missed, including Ryan Gosling's best SNL sketches, the NGV's Yayoi Kusama retrospective and more.
Photo shows Collage of Taylor Swift, incognito mode with hat, Grimes DJ'ing in sunglasses and Gwen Stefani with Olivia Rodrigo.Billie Eilish announces new album. But has the surprise already been spoiled?
The young pop superstar has released details of her third studio album. But she's not too happy that the announcement didn't go as planned.
Photo shows Billie Eilish with bright dyed red hair looks sternly over the tops of little john lennon glassesOnce a year, these ravers outnumber their country town hosts. But the neighbours are not complaining
Deep in Victorian farmland, thousands of hippies and backpackers have been partying. But while many festivals have struggled to win over nearby residents, the town of Donald has embraced the bush doof next door.
Photo shows a man in a headdress and red goggles holds up his fist on the dancefloor.'Shaking the windows': Bush doof festival with music playing almost 24/7 leaves nearby residents fuming
Meliora Festival near Donnybrook in Western Australia attracted nearly 2,000 punters over the new-year period, and while some locals say it was great for business, others were left frustrated after days of noise.
Photo shows A DJ with hat and sunnies looks out at the crowd as he moves dialsThere are seven types of people on Spotify Wrapped day. Which one are you?
It doesn't matter who you are, whether you hate music or have never and will never use Spotify. Everyone fits the mould for at least one of these types on Wrapped day.
Photo shows Illustration of a smiling person with headphones on has a thought bubble showing a Taylor Swift 1989 album cover.Alice Springs' crime woes brought to life in orchestral composition of 'hope'
When composer David Crowe sought to turn raw crime statistics into music, he imagined something dark and menacing. What he got was quite the opposite.
Photo shows David Crowe conducts in front of orchestraHow a Norwegian school project turned into a TikTok trend that is changing the way new music is released
If you spend any time on TikTok, you've probably heard snippets of songs that sound like an alien consuming helium. This is called "nightcore" music and it's only getting more popular.
Topic:Explainer
Photo shows Womens and men images cut out and put on a blue backgroundRainbow Chan on her evocative new show exploring grief rituals of arranged marriages in Hong Kong
The multidisciplinary artist and musician has been on an epic journey to connect with her ancestral culture, learning folksongs from the all-but-forgotten brides of pre-colonial Hong Kong.
Photo shows A Chinese Australian in her 30s with long dark hair wears a silver dress and performs in front of pink-lit beaded curtain.'We have each other': Why I created a space for female DJs to thrive
Maggie Tra is the founder of Pho The Girls, a space for female and non-binary DJs to work on their skills, receive training, and find a community.
Topic:Perspective
Photo shows Maggie Tra, who wears dark lipstick and a purple dress, smiles with her head in her hands.Listen Out festival sees heavy police presence, tens of thousands of revellers and changes to line-up
After attracting record crowds, the Australian leg of the Listen Out festival has come to to a close with performances in Sydney including by ONEFOUR.
Photo shows A woman elevated above a crowd of people looking excited with hands in the airSupply and affordability are key to new EV strategy
Australia's first electric vehicle strategy has been unveiled by the Albanese government outlining how it plans to remove barriers around buying EVs.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds.In the early 2000s, The Strokes were one of the world's biggest bands. See how they rose to fame
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol and more populate Meet Me in the Bathroom, an archival documentary that sheers away the New York scene's ugliness, pettiness and ambiguity.
Photo shows A photograph of five young men, with a green wash over it. One is pushing another in a trolley, the other three walk behind.