Kia: A shared sense of scenius

The Animalia & Cirrus label head, un:send festival founder & DJ is Mixmag ANZ’s Cover Artist for July 2025.

Gateway Festival returns for its second year & announces 2025 lineup

The one day festival, held at one of Naarm/Melbourne's most picturesque locations, is back & bigger than ever.

Leaked document shows Boiler Room is "weaponising police against Pro-Palestinian protesters", allege activists

The leaked document, circulated by activist groups, comes as protests at Boiler Room events grow worldwide.

Honouring Volition Records: Australia's club culture catalyst

Martyn Pepperell dives into the history of one of Australia's most influential labels, perfectly timed with Efficient Space's re-release of some of its most important work.

Israeli DJ pulls Tomorrowland performance after report links him to IDF propaganda

The cancellation followed pressure from Belgian pro-Palestine groups.

Mixmag ANZ's favourite EPs & albums of 2025 thus far (again)

A belated mid-year check-in for everything we've been loving from across Australia & Aotearoa/New Zealand.

AI-generated tracks are showing up on deceased musician’s Spotify pages

Spotify said it has removed a track uploaded to the profile of a country musician who was murdered in 1989.

Andy Rantzen, 25 years of 'Black Smoke'

Rantzen, known for his work across Itch-E & Scratch-E and Pelican Daughters, has influenced Australia’s electronic music throughout its various periods. The reissue of his 2001 track 'Black Smoke' by local label Pure Space is no different.