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The story of FILTH, the Perth event bringing dubstep to stadiums

On October 17th, Perth event series FILTH will celebrate their fifth birthday with their biggest show. It’s been quite the journey.

Kwame, Kira Puru + more share changes they'd like to see in the music industry

This morning, Kwame asked how the music industry should change. In the comments, came some incredibly spot-on replies.

Ela Minus is building an album for a techno-soundtracked rebellion

On her debut album acts of rebellion, the Colombian musician inspires people to revolt - all while rebelling in her own ways too.

Yours Truly, on the cathartic self-care of writing their debut album

On their debut album Self Care, Sydney punk-pop group Yours Truly look into themselves to find therapy through a trying time.

The graceful maturation of San Cisco: “We’re getting old.”

As they reach into their 30s, San Cisco are growing up, and their new record Between You and Me shows how to do it gracefully.

The storm of Internet Money, hip-hop’s chart-topping collective

They’ve shaped the past and defined the present, but with their debut album B4 The Storm, hip-hop’s most powerful production posse are angling for the future.

Introducing Tayo Sound: UK street busker, vision of the future

It’s been a big two years for Reading teen Tayo Oyekan, who’s gone from hustling neighbourhood busker to international recording artist.

Aminé, and finding balance amongst the limbo of loss

He’s one of the most exciting newcomers of the last five years, and with Limbo, Aminé’s ready to step into the next phase – just so long as he can still indulge that trademark energy.

Breathe Deep, and the fusion of Oscar Jerome’s many sides

Oscar Jerome is as well-read as he is talented, and his far-reaching influences, steeped in diversity, have helped make him one of the jazz scenes most exciting arrivals.

Bob Moses, on building a record from desire and DJing

On their new concept release, the LA-via-Vancouver duo use a continuous mix as a stepping stone for reflections on desire.

You can’t spell Manchester without an Aitch

On a pandemic-precipitated break from the road, Manchester emcee Aitch returns to the city that helped make him one of UK hip-hop’s hottest emcees.

Glass Animals’ Dave Bayley is ready to break down his walls

On their third album Dreamland, Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley steps out from the shadows and brings us into his world.

Triple One's time has come: "We always wanted to do an album."

In October, the Sydney hip-hop group will share their debut album, Panic Force. It’s been a long time coming.

How E^ST turned heartbreak into her spotlight moment

On her debut album I’m Doing It, the Australian musician finds power in processing heartbreak through sincere pop music.

The Buoys are done talking, and ready to amplify women in punk

All This Talking Gets Us Nowhere, the Sydney group’s second EP, is short but sweet, managing to punch in all the right places.

Reaching Full Noise with Willaris. K: “I felt a little lost for a while.”

After the success of his debut EP, Willaris. K didn’t know what to do next. A trip to Rick Rubin’s Shangri-La soon fixed things.

Band Beef & Vegan Dinners: Great Gable interviews Lime Cordiale

The earthy intimacy of e4444e: “I knew exactly what I wanted to do.”

On his debut album Coldstream Road, the Newcastle musician creates potent intimacy through earth-y sounds.

Phoebe Bridgers, and the whimsical melancholy of Punisher

On her second solo album, Phoebe Bridgers navigates yearning through songs that feel plucked from a fantasy lullaby.

Striving for boldness (and avoiding boredom) with The 1975

On The 1975’s genre-fleeting new record Notes On A Conditional Form, the UK band attempts to make sense of the madness.

The magic of Isol-Aid, a source of musical hope in trying times

After a runaway first event, the online festival has blossomed into a pioneer of live music in a COVID-19 world.

Returning to Puerto Rico with Buscabulla: “This is our journey.”

Years since leaving their home in search of fame, Buscabulla didn’t feel like themselves - and that needed to change.

Tom Misch, on building a world with Yussef Dayes: "We never intended to make an album."

On their new collaborative album, Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes prove a potent mix, pushing each other in intriguing directions.

The drag and drama of pop's adventurous star, Rina Sawayama

Rina Sawayama’s combination of 00s-Britney-meets-Evanescence is enough to give you whiplash. That’s exactly what she’s after.