Kendrick Lamar, King Stingray and masterclasses in soul and dream pop lead this week's new albums round-up.
Solo artist Aleksiah wins big at the SA Music Awards as Guy Sebastian is inducted into hall of fame
The Adelaide singer and songwriter won no less than four awards including best new artist, best solo artist, and the most popular pop artist.
Photo shows Close of up young woman with brown curly hairBeats and buzz cuts — the outback barbershop that doubles as a recording studio
Two locals from the small NSW town hope their new barbershop-cum-studio will be a safe space for young people to express themselves creatively.
Photo shows Two people cutting hair in a barbeshopAfter Kanye's anti-Semitic outbursts, John Safran decided to squat in one of the rapper's mansions
The provocative Australian documentarian talks us through his latest adventure.
Photo shows A headshot of a man fixing his glasses with both hands.The fall of hip-hop superstar Sean 'Diddy' Combs
From the highest of highs in the music business, the fall of hip-hop superstar Sean "Diddy" Combs has been extraordinary.
Has Video Duration: 6 minutes 23 seconds.Enablers, helpers, backers. Why the charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs could have far-reaching implications
Sean "Diddy" Combs will for now remain in one of America's most notorious prisons as a case is built against the music mogul. However, what happens next as more accusers come out remains anyone's guess.
Photo shows Recording artist Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs, ring detail, attends the grand opening weekend at Omnia Nightclub'It was underdog music': LL Cool J on how hip hop has evolved
Grammy winner LL Cool J says he wanted to do something new with his album The Force by crafting tracks unlike anything you've heard before.
Photo shows LL Cool J in black New York Yankees cap with arms outstretched, wearing a shiny black leather jacket and gold chainsBritish rapper Yung Filly bailed after being charged with sexually assaulting woman in Perth hotel room
British YouTube personality and rapper Yung Filly is granted bail by a Perth court after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in his hotel room following a show at a Perth nightclub.
Photo shows Yung Filly smiling on stage holding a microphone.Coldplay have released one of their last albums. But is it any good?
The latest from Coldplay leads this week's new albums, including releases from Australian country music legend Kasey Chambers and Radiohead side project The Smile.
Photo shows Coldplay pose in upcycled fashion against a clear blue sky120 more alleged victims of Sean 'Diddy' Combs come forward to accuse rapper of sex crimes
An additional 120 people have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against US rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Photo shows Sean 'Diddy' CombsDid 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 plantsPublic Enemy's Chuck D on the constantly changing world of hip hop and the 'most artistic joy' of his 40-year career
After 40 years at the top of the hip-hop game, Chuck D knows one thing for certain: everything is always changing.
Photo shows Flava Flav and Chuck D from rap group Public Enemy before a white background,Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested in New York after federal indictment
Details of the charges weren't immediately clear but it follows a March raid of Combs's Los Angeles and Miami mansions.
Photo shows Sean "Diddy" Combs dressed in a suit and bowtie not smilingA Perth father and son hip-hop duo shone on America's Got Talent. Then came the online trolls
Flewnt and Inkabee were lauded for their 'mesmerising' performance on America's Got Talent. But a social media photo prompted a very different reaction in Australia.
Photo shows A man with dark hair and a beard staring straight into the camera while holding and Aboriginal flag behind himKneecap rap about sex, drugs, and politics. But they’re also leading an Irish language renaissance
Kneecap's songs have made the Belfast hip-hop group controversy magnets. But if you want to know what they're singing about, you'll have to learn Irish.
Photo shows Three members of Kneecap - two standing one seated in an Irish flag coloured balaclava - pose in street.'I remember feeling like I was just a commodity': Elsy Wameyo needed space, so she went to her homeland
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.
Photo shows A woman wearing a big coat, red sunglasses, skeleton earrings, and neck ring jeweleryHow a hip hop artist is helping young jazz musicians prepare for music industry careers
Western Australia's best up-and-coming jazz players have hit the stage with a hip hop artist to inspire a new fan base and help the emerging musicians plan their futures.
Photo shows Zero Emcee pictured with the mic to the left, the orchestra behind and director to the rightAs Busta Rhymes prepares to head back to Australia, we look at the making of hip hop royalty
From untold stories of the golden age of hip hop to shedding the kilos that threatened his life, we look at the making of hip hop royalty as Busta Rhymes gets ready to tour Australia.
Photo shows Busta Rhymes on stage holding a microphone, smiling, black shirt, red jacket, chain and large pinky ringKimberley kids win national recognition for hip hop video
A group of young Broome artists have been nominated for a National Indigenous Music Award, with mentors hoping it'll inspire other children in town.
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Photo shows Grayson and CassiusAn 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 parkChappell Roan says she's taking a step back from showbiz after fans tracked down her family
The Midwest princess has seen her popularity skyrocket since opening for Olivia Rodrigo earlier in the year, but she's quickly discovering the problems that come with parasocial relationships.
Photo shows A woman with red hair, a yellow dress and painted face sings into a mic on stage.